Special Education serves approximately 130,000 eligible students in Washington state. We are here to fulfill the requirements of the federal Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which ensures that all children with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education.
Overview |
Laws and Regulations |
Notice of Procedural Safeguards |
Rulemaking and Public Comment |
NonPublic Agencies
Overview |
Making a Referral for Special Education |
Prior Written Notice |
Eligibility for Special Education |
Evaluations |
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) |
Placement Decisions and the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Requirement |
Transition |
Behavior and Discipline |
Disagreements and Complaints about Special Education |
Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) |
Need Assistance?
Overview | Annual Performance Report |
District Profiles |
Federal Data Collection Forms |
State Special Education Data Collection Summaries | Early Childhood Education
Overview |
Facilitation |
Mediation |
Citizen Complaint |
Impartial Due Process Hearings
Overview |
State and Federal Funding |
Safety Net |
Medicaid |
iGrants |
School District Allocation Tables |
Annual State Grant Application
Overview |
Data Collection and Analysis |
Technical Assistance |
Identification and Correction of Non-Compliance |
Annual Determinations |
Significant Disproportionality |
Model State Forms |
Integrated Monitoring (WISM)
Topics A–Z |
Guidance for Families |
Monthly Updates |
State Forms |
State Needs Projects
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