Official membership in Network for Excellence in Washington Schools (NEWS) is open to school districts, local education organizations and community groups who share our belief that the State must live up to its constitutional paramount duty to amply fund our K-12 public schools. Individuals or families who support our cause are welcome to become Friends [...]
Welcome Washington State Special Education Coalition
The Washington State Special Education Coalition was formed in 1977 to bring parent and professional organizations together in a spirit of cooperation to share information, explore issues and effectively advocate for quality education for all children, particularly those with special education needs in Washington State. We encourage you to use this web site to learn more about the WSSEC, our mission and our priorities.
Join the Washington State Special Education Coalition Mailing List 
Get Involved
The WSSEC urges you participate in public meetings where public policy is decided on a regular basis and there is opportunity for testimony and speaking with policy makers.
Visit your School District Website
Call or email to find out when school board meetings are held. Keep yourself informed and participate in decision making through testimony and communication with school board members.
WSSEC Membership
WSSEC members include individuals and organizations that come together in support of our mission and guiding principles. To find out more about WSSEC membership just send an email to Christie Perkins
Support the WSSEC
You can support the WSSEC efforts by donating online. You can pay with any major credit card or a PayPal account.
Washington State Court of Appeals affirms ruling in Special Education funding case
“…documents are incomplete because they do not adequately take into account the BEA or excess cost allocation model and, as a result, substantial evidence supports the trial court’s findings that the evidence does not demonstrate underfunding.”
“…the Alliance has not met its burden to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the special education funding process the [...]
Special Ed Lawsuit Decision
At the end of the trial, it seems evident that the alleged shortfall in the special education appropriation, if it is found to exist at all, is the product of an inadequate BEA, not an inadequate excess cost multiplier.
Basic Education Lawsuit Filed to Improve Education Funding for All
WSSEC serves on the executive committee for N.E.W.S., a broad based coalition of community organizations and schools. WSSEC has actively argued for improved funding for ALL students for many years.