Led by Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI is the primary agency charged with overseeing public K–12 education in Washington state. Working with the state's 295 public school districts and 6 state-tribal education compact schools, OSPI allocates funding and provides tools, resources, and technical assistance so every student in Washington is provided a high-quality public education. Click here to access important information for families on Civil Rights in Washington Schools. 

 

Special Education 

 

Bookshare is a fabulous, free service that offers popular e-books to students with learning disabilities. They make it easier for students with learning differences to read with powerful assistive reading features. Students can listen to books, follow with word-level highlighting, read in large text or braille, and customize their reading experience to learn in ways that work for them.

 

Founded in 1936, The Arc of King County advocates for the rights of children and adults with intellectual and development disabilities to live, work and play in the community - improving the quality of life for all of us. 1000+ families connect with The Arc through information and referral each year. 

 

 

CHADD - Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) was founded in 1987 in response to the frustration and sense of isolation experienced by parents and their children with ADHD.ADHD is medically and legally recognized as a treatable yet potentially serious disorder, affecting up to nine percent of all children, and approximately four percent of adults.From one parent support group in Florida, the organization grew dramatically to become the leading non-profit national organization for children and adults with ADHD. The organization provides support, education and encouragement to parents, educators and professionals on a grassroots level through CHADD chapters. 

 

Reading Material:

• The Hidden Advantages of ADHD: Uncovering Unique Strengths, Written by Sarah Walsh, Clinical PsyD - Rutgers University  

 

 

 

Advocacy

Washington State Family and Community Engagement Trust – a non-profit dedicated to building the capacity of schools, families and communities to work together for the education and well-being of children and youth. 

 

  

Roots of Inclusion seeks to amplofy the voices of youth and families to promote equity, inclusion and belonging in our schools and communities. The organization works in relationship to others to undersrand the systems and structures that perpetuate exclusion while ensuring that systems are moving toward inclusion.