Dear Families,

As we move toward the summer the Special Services staff is working on designing Recovery Services for our students who receive special services.  All case managers have received professional development on the process and should be reaching out to you very soon.  We anticipate that we will be offering various kinds of recovery services for the next couple of years.  This summer will the first opportunity for services.  We understand that some families may not want to take advantage of these services this summer-which is perfectly fine.  There will be other opportunities in the next couple of years.  Please see the link posted here from OSPI; we used these guidelines to develop our process.

Washington's Roadmap for Recovery Services 2021 & Beyond

As always please reach out to your case manager, first or Regional Special Services Director for questions.

Announcement: Robin Arnold has been hired as the new Special Services Director; she is replacing Zac Crane, who has given his expertise for many years here at the central office.  We are so lucky that he is staying in Everett to serve as a School Psychologist at one of our high schools.  Robin comes to this position after servicing as a Facilitator and Interim Special Services Director. Robin has many accomplishments, including,  Washington State School Psychologist of the Year in 2017.

Kelley Clevenger
Executive Director Special Services