Special Education and 504 Tips & Resources | May 14 Edition

This content is emailed weekly to leaders in special education and Section 504. Each newsletter contains tips and resources on a variety of topics that are meant to keep you informed and up to date. Please consult your district attorney if you are looking for legal advice.  

This week's newsletter includes links to information on:

Section 504
Schools’ Obligation to Provide Equal Opportunity to Students with Disabilities in Extracurricular Athletics

UDL
Free resources

Health and Safety
DOH COVID-19 Requirements for Summer 2021 and the 2021-22 School Year

Instruction
Tips for teaching a child with dyslexia to read 
Building Bridges Between Reading and Writing

OSPI
We are returning to School Buildings Next Year
Early Childhood Updates
Washington’s Roadmap for Special Education Recovery Services: 2021 and Beyond

Upcoming Classes and Events

• Multiple dates | Special Education Teachers Office Hours
• 5/12 & 26 | Supporting Students With Dyslexia With Courage and Heart
• 5/22 | Hear Me, See Me, Before You Try to Change Me
• 5/25 & 6/2 | Social Emotional Learning for Inclusive Practice
• 5/19 | Cultivating Inclusion Celebration
• 6/9 | Identifying and Teaching Children at Risk for Dyslexia
• 6/29 | Dyslexia & Literacy Instruction: Orthographic & Morphological Skills & Knowledge
• 6/26 | Future-Focused Educators’ Summit: Leadership Pathway
• 6/27-29 | Future-Focused Educators’ Summit

Have a nice weekend, for more information, contact Abby Bowers.