School Services
Patient and Family Resources
Advocacy Resources
Students and their caregivers may use these resources to help advocate for their child’s school supports.
- Washington Education Ombuds assists students and parents/gaurdians who have questions or concerns about Washington’s K-12 public schools.
- Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) works with parents/guardians and school districts to resolve disagreements about a student’s special education program.
- PAVE offers support, information and training to families on topics including school supports.
- The Arc of Washington State supports individuals with developmental disabilities and their families on issues including school supports.
- Sound Options Group supports families through special education facilitation services.
Below is a list of links that discuss common school-related advocacy issues.
Requesting a 504 plan or IEP
- Understood.org: What is a 504 plan?
- Understood.org: What is an IEP?
- How to Request Special Education (PDF)
- Education Ombuds: How Does a Student Get Started With Special Education?
- PAVE: Student Rights, IEP, Section 504 and More
Behavior and discipline
- Education Ombuds: Discipline, Suspensions, and Expulsions
- Understood.org: What is a functional behavior assessment?
- Understood.org: What is a behavior intervention plan?
- PAVE: Discipline and Disability Rights: What to do if your child is being sent home
School avoidance
- Going Back to School After Your Child’s Hospital Stay (PDF) (Spanish)
- Seattle Children’s School Avoidance Group (PDF)
- HealthyChildren.org: School Avoidance - Tips for Concerned Parents
Bullying
- Education Ombuds: Bullying, Harassment, and Intimidation
- Education Ombuds: Safety Plans
- PACER: Bullying Prevention 101 Quick Guides
Alternative school options
- Alternative Schooling Options (PDF) (Spanish)
- OSPI: Learning Alternatives
- OSPI: Approved Online School Programs
- Education Ombuds: School Choice/Transfers
Learning Resources
Below is a list of resources to support your child’s curriculum.
- Khan Academy is a free learning resource for all grades and major subjects. Activities include video presentations, quizzes and practice exercises.
- Discovery K-12 features a free online homeschool curriculum. This site includes worksheets and daily lesson plans.
- CK-12 provides a library of free online textbooks for all grades.
- UnboundEd offers free K-12 curriculum resources with a focus on cultural responsiveness. The site includes lesson plans for all grades.
Mental Health Resources
- Seattle Children's mental health resource hub
- Resources for primary care providers to support families - suicide prevention
- Resources for primary care providers to support families - First Approach Skills Training Program
School Supports Video
This video focuses on how to access support programs at your child’s school and provide information on:
- How schools support students with disabilities
- Differences between 504 Plans and IEPs
- Ways you can practice advocacy for your child
- Steps you can take to resolve disputes with your child’s school