PAVE — Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment
Washington's statewide Parent Training and Information Center, helping Seattle families through special-education evaluations and IEP meetings.
The practical details
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What this is, in plain language
Free coaching and training on special education rights, IEP navigation, Section 504 plans and evaluation procedures. Access to written guides and newsletters on special education topics.
Getting started
Call 1-800-5-PARENT (1-800-572-7368) or email pave@wapave.org for questions about services or to connect with a parent coach.
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What they say about themselves
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- PAVE is Washington's federally-funded Parent Training and Information (PTI) programme, helping family caregivers, youth and professionals with questions about services for children aged 0 to 26.
- PTI staff help families understand special education procedures, including how to refer a student for evaluation, prepare for IEP and Section 504 meetings, and understand procedural safeguards.
- PAVE publishes free guides on special-education topics and offers coaching on special education vocabulary and concepts such as Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).
- The organisation serves all of Washington State and offers Parent 2 Parent mentoring in Pierce County.
- All training, resources and consultations are provided free of charge.
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- No:Offers help in Spanish
- No:Names the local area it covers
- Yes:Describes help with school and special education rights
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