This content is emailed weekly to leaders in special education and Section 504. Each newsletter 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.  

This week’s email includes links to information on:

Section 504
Long COVID under Section 504 and the IDEA
School Reopening in the COVID-19 Environment
Section 504 and Students with Disabilities
Protecting Students with Disabilities

Special Education Legal Alert
Child Find violations under IDEA
Bullying claims under Section 504

NASP Center
Fair and Effective Discipline for All Students: Best Practice Strategies for Educators

TIES Center
Providing Meaningful General Education Curriculum Access to Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

OSPI
Guidance Update for Special Education Personnel Qualifications and Staffing
Updated Special Education COVID Q&A
Special Education Responsibilities for Students Attending Open Doors/Reengagement Programs 
October Special Education Update

Upcoming Classes and Events

• 9/9-10/28: Explicit Literacy Instruction for Students Who Struggle to Read and Write 

• 10/12 & 13: Strategies for Teaching Based on Autism Research (STAR)

• 10/18-20: PNW Institute on Special Education & the Law

• 10/20: Section 504: New Questions, Same Process

• Multiple dates: 2021 WASA/OSPI Special Education Conference

• 10/27: Role of the Civil Rights Coordinator

• 10/27-28: National Resource Center Virtual Paraeducator Conference

• 12/8-16: Engaging Challenging Conversation

• 1/12-13: Foundations of Effective Teaming

• 1/11-31: Operating from the Third Side: Supporting Others to Navigate Conflict

• 2/9-17: Engaging Challenging Conversations

• 3/1-2: Foundations of Effective Teaming

• 3/8-22: Operating from the Third Side: Supporting Others to Navigate Conflict

• 4/20-28: Engaging Challenging Conversations

• 5/2-16: Operating from the Third Side: Supporting Others to Navigate Conflict