Washington Sensory Disabilities Services
We’re here to support the developmental and learning needs of children aged birth to 21 who:
- Are deaf or hard of hearing
- Are blind or visually impaired
- Have a combined hearing loss and visual impairment
Our educational consultants can help educational teams with:
- Observe how the child is currently functioning and figure out next steps
- Develop an appropriate assessment battery
- Establish a workable communication system or improve an existing one
- Develop outcomes or goals for a child’s Individualized Family Service Plan or Individualized Education Plan
- Modify the environment to make it easier for the child to be included in family life or the general classroom curriculum
- Start planning for life after high school
To request technical assistance, submit an online request by clicking the link up above “Request Support” or download a TA Request Form and return to wsds@psesd.org
What is Safety Net?
OSPI states “Safety net funding is available to school districts with a demonstrated capacity for Special Education funding in excess of state and federal funding otherwise provided.”