Special Education News
From SPS:
Do you have a child with special needs headed for
kindergarten, 1st, 6th or 9th grade in Seattle Public Schools in the
next academic year (2013-14)?
Do you have a child with special needs in other grades within SPS, but have questions about his/her building or program placement?
Wednesday, Feb. 20th, Seattle Public School representatives, in conjunction with Seattle SPED-PTSA and SEAAC, will offer the chance to ask questions about the "riser" process in general and how it relates to your own student. Please join us Wed evening at JSCEE (downtown SPS administrative building at 4th and Lander), room 2700, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Do you have a child with special needs in other grades within SPS, but have questions about his/her building or program placement?
Wednesday, Feb. 20th, Seattle Public School representatives, in conjunction with Seattle SPED-PTSA and SEAAC, will offer the chance to ask questions about the "riser" process in general and how it relates to your own student. Please join us Wed evening at JSCEE (downtown SPS administrative building at 4th and Lander), room 2700, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Comments
A little more information for familiies:
Parents/guardians will be divided out by region (instead of by grade band level) so that they can meet the area administrative teams in which they reside. However, if the student's services are currently being delivered out of the middle school service area, parents/guardians will be encouraged to meet with the geographical team serving their student at this time. Nevertheless, they should visit with the team serving their neighborhood assignment area; this in acknowledgment that students have: a) a guaranteed assignment to their neighborhood school; and b) a right to be served closer to home.
A couple years ago I came into Seattle Schools asking for an advnace planning enrollment meeting for my kid and I got the runaround. Typical experience I soon learned. There was no planning. Is there now? Doubt it but calling a meeting is a start I guess.
sped parent
Sped staffer
sped parent
thanks for organizing this meeting.
preschool riser person
Get involved with SEAAC and have an impact on special education in our district. Apply for appointment to this advisory council. Don't delay!
Nominations for the 2013-2014 are now being accepted. The NEW application deadline is March 1, 20, 2013: Download the nomination form.
There will be interpretive services available for those whose primary language is other than English.
Please spread the word.