Inclusionary Resources Directory

Special Education

Special education in Washington state refers to the education provided to students with disabilities or special needs, as mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

In Washington state, special education services are available to students aged 3 to 21 who have been identified as having a disability and who require specialized instruction to make progress in their education. The state defines “disability” as a physical, mental, or sensory impairment that affects a student’s ability to learn and requires special education and related services to address.

Background Information

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UW Haring Center for Inclusive Education & UW Demosites

Inclusive IEP Tip Sheet Video

Learn about best practices for writing and implementing IEPs in schools. This video specifically focuses on the basics of IEPs, how to develop a quality

Co-Teaching

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Co-teaching
UW Haring Center for Inclusive Education & UW Demosites

Co-Teaching Tip Sheet Video

Learn about the inclusionary practice of co-teaching in classrooms. This video covers (1) basics of co-teaching, (2) the six models of co-teaching, (3) why co-teaching

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A classroom full of student with two teachers facilitating the activities.
Co-teaching
UW Haring Center for Inclusive Education & UW Demosites

Co-teaching at Evergreen High School

Learn about how Evergreen High School is implementing co-teaching among general education and special education teachers to provide students with inclusive learning environments. This video

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Families

Transition

Peer Mentors

Literacy

Literacy
The Special Education Technology Center

Universal Strategies Literacy – Explicit Instruction

The video emphasizes the importance of explicit instruction and how it can help make learning crystal clear for students. Explicit instruction should include what students

Literacy
 The Special Education Technology Center

Syllable Work

The video emphasizes the importance of phonemic awareness and syllable work for expanding the vocabulary of children with communication disabilities. The presenter suggests using tools

Literacy
The Special Education Technology Center

Universal Strategies for Literacy – Vocabulary

The video explains a strategy to expand vocabulary using books for those using AAC. The activity choice board can be used to find words from

Literacy
The Special Education Technology Center

Universal Strategies for Literacy – Comprehension

This video discusses the importance of comprehension in demonstrating an understanding of what is being read or said. The speaker suggests that before students can

Myth & Misunderstanding

Special Education
Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment (PAVE)

Myths and Misunderstanding in Special Education Bullying

This segment describes myths and misunderstandings some people might experience when navigating school-based services for students with disabilities. These topics apply to students with Individualized

Special Education
Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment (PAVE)

Myth and Misunderstanding in Special Ed Parent Participation

This segment describes myths and misunderstandings some people might experience when navigating school-based services for students with disabilities. These topics apply to students with Individualized

Special Education
Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment (PAVE)

Myth and Misunderstanding in Special Ed Section 504

This segment describes myths and misunderstandings some people might experience when navigating school-based services for students with disabilities. These topics apply to students with Individualized

Special Education
Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment (PAVE)

Myth and Misunderstanding in Special Ed Evaluation

This segment describes myths and misunderstandings some people might experience when navigating school-based services for students with disabilities. These topics apply to students with Individualized

Special Education
Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment (PAVE)

Myth and Misunderstanding in Special Ed Adult Aids at School

This segment describes myths and misunderstandings some people might experience when navigating school-based services for students with disabilities. These topics apply to students with Individualized

Special Education
Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment (PAVE)

Myth and Misunderstanding in Special Ed Behavior

This segment describes myths and misunderstandings some people might experience when navigating school-based services for students with disabilities. These topics apply to students with Individualized

Special Education
Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment (PAVE)

Myth and Misunderstanding in Special Ed Medical Diagnosis

This segment describes myths and misunderstandings some people might experience when navigating school-based services for students with disabilities. These topics apply to students with Individualized