Special Services

Everett Public Schools provides specialized services for students identified as eligible for special education through Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Our goal is to ensure every student receives the support they need to thrive academically and socially.

The Special Services Department supports programs for special education, home hospital and home tutoring. The Everett Public Schools serve more than 2,900 students, ranging from the ages of 3 to 22, who have been identified as eligible for special education services.

Access to all special education services is through a formal referral and evaluation team assessment process. Once an evaluation team determines that a student has a disability that has an adverse educational impact and that the student requires specially designed instruction, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed to meet the needs of the individual student.

Guidance for FamiliesFamilies can access clear information and support on special education services, helping them understand their rights, navigate the IEP process, and partner effectively with schools to support their child’s learning and development.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Special Services

425-385-5250

3900 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201

Meet the Team

Programs and Services

Birth-to Three Transitions

At the age of 3, children receiving Early Intervention services have the opportunity to be evaluated by their school district. These evaluations determine if a child qualifies for special education services within the school setting.

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Child Find

Child Find is a component of the Individuals with Disability Act (IDEA 2004) requires states to locate, identify, and evaluate all children with disabilities ages birth through 21, who are in need of early intervention or special education and related services.

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Home Services

Home/Hospital Instruction is a temporary educational service provided to students, both special education and general education, who are unable to attend school for a minimum of 4 weeks due to health reasons.

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Programs

Developmental Preschool

Sometimes children need special education services before they enter kindergarten because they have a disability impacting their ability to participate in age-appropriate activities. These children may receive services in a developmental preschool program. Everett Public Schools has 11 preschool classrooms serving more than 250 students. We also partner with ECEAP to provide inclusive preschool experience at Lowell and Hawthorne.

Developmental Kindergarten

Resource and Extended Resource Program

Resource Program : The Resource Program provides students that have qualified with specially designed instruction to be successful in general education classrooms. These programs are available at every school in Everett Public School District.

Extended Resource Program:

The Extended Resource Program is a service for students who have delays in general intellectual functioning, existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior. These programs are available at Everett, Cascade and Jackson High Schools; Gateway, North, Evergreen and Eisenhower Middle Schools; Madison, Garfield, Mill Creek and Jefferson Elementary.

Life Skills Program

The Life Skills Program is a service for students with cognitive and academic delays, existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior. Some students are also medically impacted. These programs are for students who will likely need adaptive skills and modified academic instruction. Life skills programs are available at Everett and Jackson High Schools; North, Gateway and Evergreen Middle Schools; Whittier, View Ridge, Lowell, Woodside, Forest View, Penny Creek and Jefferson Elementary Schools.

Achieve

Achieve is a positive behavior support program that provides students with strategies to develop self-regulation and social skills.

The services provided in this program are designed for students who need support through intensive behavioral interventions so that they can access learning opportunities. Each student has a Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan. Classes are structured so that teachers can work individually with each child's particular needs in this area and prepare them for inclusion opportunities. Achieve programs are available at Everett, Jackson and Cascade High Schools; Eisenhower, Heatherwood, Evergreen, and North Middle Schools; Cedar Wood, Monroe, Hawthorne, and Whittier Elementary schools.

GOAL - an 18-22 Transition Program

The GOAL Program is designed to be a link between high school and adult life. It is a transition program that provides a sequence of school-based experiences and training to assist a trainee with special needs to become more self-reliant and independent. GOAL is not for students who need a full-time academic program. Students who enter the GOAL Program usually have completed most of their high school requirements. Everett Public Schools has three classrooms for GOAL. 1. Sequoia High School, 2. Everett Senior Center-Volunteers of America and 3. Providence Hospital-Project Search.

STRIVE - an 18-22 Transition Program

The STRIVE Program is designed to be a link between high school and adult life. As with GOAL, it is a transition program that provides a sequence of school-based experiences and training to assist a trainee with special needs to become more self-reliant and independent. STRIVE is not a place for students who need a full-time academic program. Students who enter the STRIVE program usually have completed most of their high school requirements.

Out-of-District Placements

Services

Occupational and/or Physical Therapy

Some students require physical and/or occupational therapy to be able to benefit from their learning. These services are offered at every school in the district by an Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist. Occupational and Physical Therapists also serve as consultants to families and staff and provide a link between the medical and educational communities. Available at all schools.

Speech/Language Therapy

School Psychologists

Each school has a School Psychologist who works with teachers, special education providers and parents to provide a range of services for students. They may assist in the evaluation of students or serve as consultants to teachers, families and other professionals regarding behavioral and/or academic interventions. As needed, they may refer families to community health care sources for additional assistance. Available at all schools.

Educational Audiologist

The Educational Audiologist is available to support children with hearing impairment through audiological consultation and training of staff, students and families. He/she assists in the determination of the need for and fitting/servicing of equipment and other related Assistive Technology. In addition, the Educational Audiologist administers the state-mandated hearing screening program for Everett Public Schools. Available at all schools.

Teacher of Deaf and Hearing Impaired

The Teacher of Deaf and Hearing Impaired provides services to children who are deaf or hearing impaired and qualify for specially designed instruction in listening, communication, academics and/or self-advocacy. Students are provided with specialized instruction to enhance student independence, academic, social, and communication skills. Services include, but are not limited to, small group and individualized support in a variety of school settings. Available at all schools.

Vision Specialist

Assistive Technology Team

Secondary Transition

Secondary transition services begin for all students who have an IEP by at least age 16 and continues until the student has graduated from high school, exited from Special Education, or reached the age of 22.

Secondary transition services focus on post-secondary goals for:

Employment
Education/training
Connecting with agencies
Independent living skills

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