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Education Advocacy Manual
While there is a special focus on the needs of foster children in the manual, the comprehensive information may be helpful to anyone who wishes to advocate for a child’s education. Included are chapters covering basic education rights, special education law, discipline, and resources for young people transitioning to adulthood. Also included is an extensive resource guide with links to Washington State and federal education law. Read More
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School Rights after a Disaster
Information about how to get your child back in school after a natural disaster occurs. #1910EN Read More
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Special Education Issues: Things Parents and Caregivers Can Do
Short explanation of options for parents, families and students having problems with special education. #1300EN Read More
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Video - Students with Life Threatening Conditions: School Requirements
Before a student with a "life threatening condition" can begin school, the school has to have a medication or treatment order addressing the condition. Read More
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Video - Your Rights Under the IDEA: A Video in ASL
An overview of the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) and the rights of parents and guardians. Explains the processes available in WA to resolve disputes regarding special education services. Also covers the rights of deaf parents to have interpreter services provided when their children are enrolled in special education services. Read More
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Truancies and School Attendance (1)
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Truancy and School Attendance, Including 2020-2021 School Year Updates
Information about what happens when your child does not attend school and the school files a truancy action. #1134EN Read More
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Working with the School (4)
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Education Advocacy Manual
While there is a special focus on the needs of foster children in the manual, the comprehensive information may be helpful to anyone who wishes to advocate for a child’s education. Included are chapters covering basic education rights, special education law, discipline, and resources for young people transitioning to adulthood. Also included is an extensive resource guide with links to Washington State and federal education law. Read More
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Special Education Issues: Things Parents and Caregivers Can Do
Short explanation of options for parents, families and students having problems with special education. #1300EN Read More
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- Russian / Pусский
- Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
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Video - Students with Life Threatening Conditions: School Requirements
Before a student with a "life threatening condition" can begin school, the school has to have a medication or treatment order addressing the condition. Read More
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Video - Your Child's Rights Under the IDEA
This video describes your child's rights under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. These are federal laws, so the information is true for every state. This video will teach you about setting up an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and what to do if the school is not following the IEP. Read More
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