Seattle Public Schools
Seattle Public Schools
provides special education and related services to eligible children and
youth with disabilities, from ages 3 to 21. Services are provided in all
schools and at various community and agency sites. In some cases, we provide
services through other school districts or by approved outside agencies
through inter-local service agreements
Preschoolers and
students are identified and provided appropriate special education services
in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The
student's parent(s) and a team of professionals together develop an
Individualized Education Program (IEP). We then place students in the
program best suited to deliver the services specified in their IEP. Children
and youth with IEPs receive specially designed
instruction and accommodations for their disability and related services
such as speech or physical therapy if needed.
Children and youth,
ages birth to 21, living in the Seattle School District, who are suspected
of having a disability need to receive an evaluation from Seattle Public
Schools to determine if they are eligible for special education services.
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