Special Education and 504 Tips & Resources

Happy Friday! These emails are sent out weekly to leaders in special education and Section 504. Each email contains tips and resources on a variety of topics that are meant to keep you informed and up to date. Please consult your district attorney if you are looking for legal advice, as that is out of my realm.

This week’s email includes links to information on:

• Section 504:Examples of accommodations and modifications
• Supporting students with autism and other behavioral challenge: The ESD now has a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who is available to train and supervise paraeducators who are interested in becoming Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT). For more information, visit RBT training.
• Social/Emotional Skills: What to Expect at Different Ages, 6 Ways to Help Students with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
• Seattle Times: District curbs learning loss with acceleration for all
• Washington Center For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY): See attached for professional development opportunities
• Special Education Technology Center (SETC): Winter/Spring events
• OSPI:Upcoming webinars, January Special Education Update