Special Education Services

Resources to support our Catholic School Communities:

What are the IDEA Regulations for children enrolled by their parents in private schools?  This 8 page document helps clarify the core federal regulations that guide the IDEA legislation.The reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was signed into law on Dec. 3, 2004, by President George W. Bush. The provisions of the act became effective on July 1, 2005, with the exception of some of the elements pertaining to the definition of a “highly qualified teacher” that took effect upon the signing of the act. The final regulations were published on Aug. 14, 2006. This is one in a series of documents, prepared by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) in the U.S. Department of Education that covers a variety of high-interest topics and brings together the regulatory requirements related to those topics to support constituents in preparing to implement the new regulations.1 This document addresses significant changes from preexisting regulations to the final regulatory requirements regarding children enrolled by their parents in private schools.  IDEA_guidance

Special Education Services for Private School Students – Process  This document outline the steps involved in securing Special Education services for Catholic school students through the child’s local; public school district. Parents and teachers may find more information on the local school district’s website or by reviewing this document. SpED Services for Private School Students- Process

What is the difference between an IEP and an ISP? The IEP vs. ISP comparison chart provides clarity on the differences. IEP vs ISP comparison chart

Consultation Checklist for Special Services for Parentally-Placed Private School Children with Disabilities  – This one pager can assist Catholic school representatives to make sure that they discuss the items below during consultation with district representatives. The items outlined below are part of the consultation requirements outlined in Sec. 300.134 of IDEA Part B.  Consultation Checklist for Special Services

The contact at the state level for questions about Special Education services is: Cyndie Hargrave, Program Supervisor, Special Education Services, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), P.O. Box 47200 Olympia, WA 98504-7200, ph: 360-725-6075  cynthia.hargrave@k12.wa.us