Special Education Overview

Introduction to Special Education

The Department of Public Instruction for WI has put together an Introduction to Special Education document for families to learn about the Special Education process and important information.

Communication Options for Families

The Department of Public Instruction for WI has put together a document for families with communication options that they are entitled to so families are aware of their options.

Special Education in Plain Language

The Department of Public Instruction for WI has put together a document to better help and support families new to Special Education and to explain information in friendly language to understand compared to the legal wording typically found.

Dispute Resolutions Options

The Department of Public Instruction for WI has put together a document for families with dispute resolution options if they do not agree with the Special Education services they are receiving or want.

Special Education Procedural Safeguards

The Department of Public Instruction for WI has put together an easy to find the Procedural Safeguards document. This document is the same one that is sent from the school district at the start of the year.

Common Special Education Acronyms

In the world of Education and especially Special Education acronyms are common and used often. I have created a document with some of the most common so families can better understand what they stand for and be able to be strong advocates for their children. Please let me know acronyms you have seen and are not sure what they are. I would be happy to add them to my list.