Investing In Student Potential

We envision an education system where every student thrives in a learning-friendly environment where they feel safe, supported, and challenged. The following legislative priorities will help to ensure access and equity in the 2026 #WAleg session. studentpotential.org/legisla… #WAedu

We're recruiting students with disabilities from across #WAedu to join our 3rd cohort of the Student Potential Youth Advisory Council! Members will: ✅ Build leadership & self-advocacy skills ✅ Get paid $550 for the year 📝 Learn more and apply here: studentpotential.org/spyac/

In a decisive ruling yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed that the Americans with Disabilities Act holds schools to the same standards as other institutions. the74million.org/article/sup… @beth_hawkins @The74 #SpecialEducation #WAedu

Students, families, educators, and advocates are concerned that the Trump administration's changes to the Department of Education will hurt students with disabilities. Here’s what we know so far. hechingerreport.org/special-… #specialeducation #WAedu @hechingerreport

Action alert - WA’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is in the process of rulemaking for state regulations around how schools discipline students. Share your voice and push for fairer, more supportive discipline policies. educationvoters.salsalabs.or… #WAedu

Free webinar Thu 1/30 at 12:30pm - @TaniaMay_WA will share an overview of #specialeducation in #waedu focusing on inclusionary practices and #MentalHealth supports, and will discuss legislation currently being considered by #waleg. Register now: bit.ly/sped_wa_2025 @waOSPI

We envision a #waedu system where every student thrives in a learning-friendly environment where they feel safe, supported, and challenged. Read our legislative platform for the 2025 #waleg session, which begins today. studentpotential.org/legisla… #specialeducation

Erik Carter @BaylorSOE Center for Developmental Disabilities has developed principles that, together, create an environment where students with disabilities who have historically been excluded feel as if they authentically belong. @CaitlynnPeetz14 edweek.org/teaching-learning…

New #youth podcast! Young people of different backgrounds, ages, & disabilities from across #WAedu discuss their daily after school routine and what they would like us to learn about their experiences in Washington's #SpecialEducation system. Listen now. spreaker.com/episode/episode…

New Student Potential Youth Advisory Council (SPYAC) blog post by Alyssa, an eighth grader in Southwestern Washington, on the issue of #plastic #pollution in our #environment. studentpotential.org/rising-… #YouthEmpowerment #YouthVoice #WAedu #SpecialEducation

New Student Potential Youth Advisory Council (SPYAC) blog post by Abigail, a sophomore in the Richland School District, on the importance of timely testing for students to receive #specialeducation services. studentpotential.org/rising-… #YouthEmpowerment #YouthVoice #WAedu

The 2024 Washington state Legislative Session ended yesterday. See how the legislature supported #SpecialEducation in our @inpotential supplemental budget summary. studentpotential.org/wp-cont… #WAedu #WAleg

New blog! Our first post showcases content the Student Potential Youth Advisory Council (SPYAC) created together, and it shares who SPYAC members are. studentpotential.org/rising-… #SpecialEducation #WAedu #Youth #YouthEmpowerment

Advocates & experts applauded the closure of Northwest SOIL, until recently #WAedu largest publicly funded private school for children w/ disabilities, but say it also highlights need for better #SpecialEducation options. seattletimes.com/seattle-new… @mreicher @luluramadan @TeamChild