In February, representatives of parent councils from seventeen school districts met to talk about their individual parent advocacy groups and systems change in special education. At the one-day meeting, the groups discussed advocacy strategies; training and council development; the challenge of being advisory versus having a genuine advocacy role in the district; how to best [...]

The WSSEC has stated all along that the real funding issue is the critical shortage of funding for ALL students in our public schools today, not just one minority group. We are confident that the Supreme Court will reaffirm the McCleary ruling next year. Christie Perkins WSSEC Public Policy Chair Statement by Supt. Randy Dorn [...]

Governor’s 2010 Disability Awareness Month Proclamation

Due to state financial crisis and revenue shortfall, the grant to Washington Education Association in support of the Student Centered Education Project is no longer being funded. If you are interested in a Facilitated IEP Meeting, you may contact Sound Options at 1-800-692-2540. If you have questions or need assistance regarding your child’s special education services, you may contact the [...]

“State funding is not ample, it is not stable and it is not dependable….the State is directed to determine the cost of amply providing for basic education and a basic program of education for all children resident in the state of Wa.  The State must also comply with the Constitutional mandate to provide stable and [...]