The Stevenson-Carson School District provides all special education and related services through the Educational Service District 112 (See ESA website for additional information).  Special education is provided for students with an active Individualized Education Plan (IEP) with an identified disability.  Special education includes services such as specialized academic instruction, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, and transportation as appropriate.  Services are provided for students from 3 to 21 years of age who qualify. 

In order to qualify for special education, students must be assessed by the school psychologist after the school has attempted a series of interventions.  The team will determine if your child has a disabling condition under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) such as Specific Learning Disability (dyslexia), Intellectual Disability, Autism, etc.  If your child is having difficulties in school due and you believe it is due to a permanent disability, please contact your school site’s principal to set up a pre-referral meeting. 

The Special Education program is staffed with the following personnel:

• 1.5 Elementary Special Education Teachers
• 3 Middle/High School Special Education Teachers
• 1 Preschool Teacher
• 12 Para-educators
• 2.75 Speech Therapists
• .8 School Psychologist
• Occupational Therapist
• Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Physical Therapist
• Assistant Director, Special Education

If you are unable to satisfactorily resolve your concerns, please contact Stevenson Carson School District Office and ask to be connected to the Special Education Administrator assigned to our district at 509-427-5674.

Additional links:

Washington State Parent and Student Rights

Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Special Education Main Page

National Association of School Psychologists –Family Resource Page

The annual OSPI application for federal IDEA funds will be available for public review and comment for a period of 60 days, prior to the final May 21, 2021 submission to the USDOE Office of Special Education Programs. Comments may also be submitted in writing to OSPI Special Education no later May 12, 2021! (Please add "Comment for IDEA Federal Grant review" to the email's subject line.)

·March 12 Public Comment Zoom Meeting

·March 19 Public Comment Zoom Meeting

·Interactive Spreadsheet

·Annual State Application

·Certification of the Maintenance of Financial Support

ALL STUDENTS PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, CAREERS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

Led by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI oversees K-12 public education in Washington state. Our mission is to provide funding, resources, tools, data and technical assistance that enable educators to ensure students succeed in our public schools, are prepared to access post-secondary training and education, and are equipped to thrive in their careers and lives.