Special Services
Special Services Department
The Special Services Department of Olympic ESD 114 supports the districts in the Olympic ESD region by providing a variety of services, some of which include:
- Technical assistance on regulations, program development, and instructional practice for children with special needs ages 3 to 21.
- High-quality professional development and training geared to the specific needs of regional staff who serve special needs children.
- Olympic ESD serves as a liaison between the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and school districts.
- Collaborates with other agencies that provide support services to special needs children.
- Networking opportunities are provided through regular meetings which include; Special Education Directors meetings, Early Childhood Special Education Coordinators meetings, Assistive Technology Interest Group (ATIG) meetings, and Transition Council meetings.
The ESD provides assistance to local districts with pre-planning for Consolidated Program Review and to districts that have completed their reviews.
Early Childhood Special Education Coordinators Meetings
Zoom conferencing is available for districts that wish to attend without traveling.
2022-23 Meeting Dates - Zoom link
(9:30-10:30 AM in conjunction with LEA Regional SpEd Director's meeting)
- October 21, 2022 @Lincoln Center Port Angeles SD
- December 16, 2022 @Lincoln Center Port Angeles SD
- March 17, 2023 @Barker Creek Community School and Central Kitsap SD T&L Center
- May 12, 2023 @Barker Creek Community School and Central Kitsap SD T&L Center
2022-2023 LEA Regional Special Education Directors Meetings
Special Education Resources
State Needs Projects:
- Center for Change in Transition Services
- Special Education Technology Center
- Special Education Support Center
- eLearning for Educators
- Washington Sensory Disabilities Services
- Expanding Capacity for Special Education Leadership
Open Doors for Multicultural Families
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