You can help make special education easier to navigate

By Ramona Hattendorf, Investing in Student Potential communications team and Director of Advocacy at The Arc of King County   Ever wish you could influence the rules that govern special education? Over the next two weeks, you have an opportunity to weigh in on proposals to improve them in Washington state. Recent proposed changes to … Read more You can help make special education easier to navigate

The Long, Difficult, and Expensive Battle for Dyslexia Educational Support Services, Even for a Lawyer Experienced in the Field

By Alice Doyel Guest blogger   Part Four of a Four-Part Series on Dyslexia   Spoiler Alert: This Mother/Lawyer won a significant victory for Washington state students. Question: Could that give this Mom leverage to get her own child-appropriate and timely services? This mother has worked as an attorney on disability education issues for over … Read more The Long, Difficult, and Expensive Battle for Dyslexia Educational Support Services, Even for a Lawyer Experienced in the Field

Fighting for Special Education Services for Dyslexia

By Alice Doyel Guest blogger   Olivia Handman, Master of Arts in Policy Studies, Summer 2020 University of Washington Bothell Part Three of a Four-Part Series on Dyslexia   Olivia’s Own Path Through King County Schools: Fighting for Special Education Services for Dyslexia In my last blog post, Olivia Handman informed us about the findings … Read more Fighting for Special Education Services for Dyslexia