Lake Washington School District
Board of Directors Study Session
Date: April 18, 2016
Study Session
Topic:
Strategic Goal
Focus:
Relevant to Board
Role:
Synopsis:
Special Education and Section 504 Services, Program Review, and Policy Updates
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1. Ensure academic success for every student
2. Provide safe and innovative learning environments
3. Recruit, hire, and retain highly effective personnel
4. Use resources effectively and be fiscally responsible
5. Engage our communities
Policy
System accountability
Fiscal oversight
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Communication
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Advocacy
 Review Special Education and Section 504
o Federal law, state law, and district philosophy
o Review district Special Education data
 Student data
 Financial data
 Due process data
 Special Education and 504 Program Review
o Purpose
o Process
o Timeline
o Findings and Recommendation areas
o Executive Summary draft report
o Next steps
 Administrative Policy Updates
o Isolation and Restraint
o Service Animals
Study Session
Policy
Considerations/Key
Questions
Next Steps
Study Session
Possible Action
Study Session
Outcome
Future Formal
Board Action
Required
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Why do we conduct program reviews?
What process was used for the Special Services program review?
Where are we in the process?
What are the overall key findings and recommendations to date?
Review Information
Hold discussion
Provide direction
Make decision
The School Board will review Special Eduacation and 504 processes and procedures, the Special
Services Program review draft reports, and aduministrative policy updates.
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