"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves..." Proverbs 31:8
No Child Should be Turned Away
Our Mission is to help and empower parents / caregivers that have students with unique needs in a compassionate way through information , resources and support . All students with unique needs have a right to a Free Appropriate Public Education (F.A.P.E.) in the Least Restrictive Environment (L.R.E.). "'No child Left Behind' requires states and school districts to ensure that all students are learning and are reaching their highest potential. Special education students should not be left out of these accountability mechanisms" ~~Dianne Feinstein
" Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them become what they are capable of becoming" ~~Goethe
Proverbs 31:8 Moms
Research, Support , Action and Parent Empowerment..
A word about funding. Students that are eligible and receiving special ed services bring in more revenue than any other student in the school district, that includes state BEA (Basic Ed Allocation), state special ed (based on approx. 93%/.9307 multiplier of BEA), and federal/per student dollars, which help to boost local levy dollars and districts can also apply for safety net dollars. Safety net dollars based on individual IEP's and districts have to prove they have properly spent all other revenues, to gain these reimbursement dollars. So-called general ed students (not receiving sp ed services) generate state BEA and local levy dollars
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You will find information on advocating and getting F.A.P.E. (Free Appropriate Public Education) for your child and others. You will find many helpful links that pertain to Washington state law and federal law, such as IDEA 2004 & No Child Left Behind in the educational setting . You will also find information on IEP's (Individualized Educational Plan) & 504 plans. If you live in another area of the state, we will provide assistance with resources in and advocates in your area.