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• Special Education in Washington

  Attorneys from the Northwest Justice Project, Disability Rights Washington, and TeamChild present an overview of the laws affecting students' special education. Parents of children with special education needs can learn about their legal rights and options and where to get legal help with their children's needs aren't being met. View the clinic flyer for information about the Special Education Legal Clinic. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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• Educational Rights of Students with Disabilities

  Is your child having a difficult time in school? If your child has a disability, or you suspect that he or she has special needs, there is help available. All children and youth between the ages of 3 and 21 who have an impairment that interferes with their ability to learn can be eligible for additional support and services to help them achieve a meaningful education. Read More

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  Office of the Education Ombudsman

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  Spanish / Español

• How to File a Special Education Citizen Complaint

  Read this if you are concerned about a child’s special education and wants to file a formal complaint. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Questions and Answers for Parents of Children with Disabilities: Special Education Services during Coronavirus (COVID-19) School Closures

  Read this if you have a student with disabilities. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• Special Education Advocacy Options for Parents and Caregivers

  Short explanation of options for parents, families and students having problems with special education. #1300EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

  Russian / Pусский

• Video - Rights of Special Education Students: Discipline

  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 discipline of a special education student. Read More

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  Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut

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  Spanish / Español

• 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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  Northwest Justice Project

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  American Sign Language

• Webinar: Introduction to Special Education in Washington

  Attorneys from the Northwest Justice Project, Disability Rights Washington, and TeamChild present an overview of the laws affecting students' special education. Parents of children with special education needs can learn about their legal rights and options and where to get legal help with their children's needs aren't being met. This is the first of an ongoing series. Read More

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

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• Webinar: Introduction to Special Education in Washington

  Attorneys from the Northwest Justice Project, Disability Rights Washington, and TeamChild present an overview of the laws affecting students' special education. Parents of children with special education needs can learn about their legal rights and options and where to get legal help with their children's needs aren't being met. This is the first of an ongoing series. Read More

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español