Training Tips & Information

Sources for training, workshops and conferences are listed below. The WSSEC also shares announcements from various organizations and groups via the listeserve. To sign up, just send an email to WSSEC.

Resources from the OSPI (State Education Agency/Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction) website,

Special Ed Section Webpage Resources and Links

Adolescent Health Transition Project Information for teens, parents, and providers about health transition for children and adolescents with special health care needs. http://depts.washington.edu/healthtr/

Do-It Project Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology

HEATH National Clearinghouse on Postsecondary Education for Individuals with Disabilities

Center for Change in Transition Services Focuses on changing practices in the transition from school to life for students with disabilities (This link can be found by visiting www.k12.wa.us/specialEd/ and click on State Needs Projects www.k12.wa.us/SpecialEd/stateneeds.aspx.)

Helpful Conferences/Courses:

Annual (January) IDEAS Conference in Spokane
Usually sponsored by ESD 101 and other organizations and individuals; (see 2005 event above)
Annual (June) Secondary Special Ed Conference
Usually sponsored by Northwest ESD 189 and others - check their website for other trainings/professional development

On-line Transition Courses through the WEA

Check the professional development and special ed section of the WEA website and keep yourself informed: www.washingtonea.org.

Remember...

We parents are our children's first teachers. We have resources and connections of our own, to be explored for school, community and work opportunities.