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Air Now
AirNow is your one-stop source for air quality data. Our recently redesigned site highlights air quality in your local area first, while still providing air quality information at state, national, and world views. A new interactive map even lets you zoom out to get the big picture or drill down to see data for a single air quality monitor.
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How Special Education Works
Special education is governed by numerous processes and procedures designed to provide your student with an appropriate educational program. You do not need to become an expert in all areas of special education to be a good educational advocate for your student. Having a firm understanding of the basic special education processes and procedures, however, will help you navigate each step along the way.
The following is an overview of 10 important steps in the special education processes that mark the progression of every student’s special education program. This list is not comprehensive; it serves as a guide to helping you understand where you might be in the process and what procedures may be applicable.
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Washington State Early Learning Guidelines Birth - 3rd Grade
This breaks down by age group the learning and development standards that we would expect. It is also divided into: about me/my family/culture, building relationships, touching/seeing/hearing/moving around, growing up healthy, communicating and learning about my world. What a great resource for teachers, therapists and parents!
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Current Nonpublic Agencies
Public schools are required to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities ages 3-21 who are eligible for special education. If a student's special education needs cannot be met by their resident district, the district may contract with an approved NonPublic Agency (NPA). The NPA provides the student's special education and related services that are determined through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.
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Barton Reading & Spelling System
This is a great tutoring system for children, teenagers or adults who struggle with spelling, reading and writing due to dyslexia or a learning disability.