Launching from the relative cocoon of high school to college or a job can be a challenge for everyone, but for students with special needs, making that leap can be especially daunting. Lily Sawyer Holston, who has an intellectual disability, has always known she wanted to attend college, but finding …
special education
Special education: When ‘good enough’ isn’t
By Dean Hussey Earlier this year, a disabled student’s family brought a case before the Supreme Court to get their district to provide more than a bare minimum education. The court decided in favor of the student, essentially stating “Disabled students deserve a high-quality education.” As a student with autism, I agree. Disabled students should […]
All inclusive
Including all students in regular classroom and extracurricular activities benefits all of them, even if some students may require assistance to participate fully.
That was the core message at the professional-development day at …
Methow Valley School District boosting focus on special education
Parents of students receiving special-education services at the Methow Valley School District can expect to have more input in how the program runs — and how well it is working to educate their children — as part of a new advisory group and the district’s increased focus on special-ed services.
News briefs: Feb. 17, 2016
Twisp mayor to serve on AWC board Twisp Mayor Soo Ing-Moody has been appointed to serve on the board of the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). Ing-Moody will represent AWC board District 3, which includes 37 cities and towns in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan Counties. “I believe in AWC to represent the interests of […]
Parent/community forum on special education
Parents, families and interested community members are invited to a forum about the special education services and programs provided by the Methow Valley School District. The meeting will be the first in a series to launch discussions about how to improve services to students with special needs and their families, according to Leanne Lafferty, the […]
