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Special Education Links
The Special Education Support Center provides
information and support to families, educators and
community members who have an
interest in locating and understanding special education
services.
The Special Education Support Center trains and provides
IEP Facilitators to assist schools and families in
conducting successful IEP meetings at no charge. The IEP
Facilitator is a neutral third party who is responsible
for assisting the parties in the IEP meeting so that
they are able to develop and an Individualized Education
Program (IEP) that meets state requirements and creates the
best possible
program for the student.
Call 1-877-843-1343 to receive assistance in locating
available services and resources.
PACER Center:
The mission of PACER Center (Parent
Advocacy
Coalition
for Educational
Rights)
is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of
life of children and young adults with disabilities and
their families, based on the concept of
parents helping parents.
Protecting the Educational Rights of Students with
Disabilities - a publication by the Office of
the Education Ombudsman and TeamChild
Special Education Evaluation and IEP Technical
Assistance Module - OSPI
OSPI Technical Assistance
Papers (TAPS):
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Technical Assistance Paper (TAP) 1:
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: A
Review of the Basics
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Technical Assistance Paper (TAP) 2: DISCIPLINE
(being updated)
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Technical Assistance Paper (TAP) 3:
Questions Regarding Special Education Regulation Changes
for Birth to Three Services
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Technical Assistance Paper (TAP) 4:
Information Regarding How the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
Affects School Districts When Requesting Medical Records
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Technical Assistance Paper (TAP) 5:
Questions and Answers about Initial Evaluations and
Reevaluations
National Dissemination Center for Children with
Disabilities (NICHCY) serves the nation as a
central source of information on:
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disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and
youth
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IDEA, which is the law authorizing special
education
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No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children
with disabilities)
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research-based information on effective
educational practices.
Categories
of Disability under IDEA Law Publication by NICHCY
Spanish language resources compiled by NICHCY
Special Education:
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