2025-26 Recommendations
Throughout the 2025-26 school year, the Special Education Advisory Committee met regularly with stakeholders to identify gaps in family communication and support. Through this collaborative process, the committee developed practical resources and recommendations designed to make the special education experience more accessible and navigable for families.
Guide for Parents: Navigating the Special Education Process
A complete, step-by-step guide outlining the evaluation and IEP process has been developed for posting on the ASD20 Special Education webpages.
A corresponding flyer is ready for distribution in all ASD20 school main offices, counseling offices and Special Education resource departments.
One-Page Overview of the Parent Rights Handbook
A concise, accessible summary of the full 47-page Parent Rights Handbook has been created.
This summary is designed to accompany the complete handbook and support parent understanding.
Family Guide for Transitioning Students
Families will be provided with the transition planning timeline through multiple access points, including the district website.
Our recommendations may appear simple, but we believe they will strengthen relationships, support more informed educational decisions and ultimately contribute to greater student success.
2024-25 Recommendations
Implemented Recommendations
Improving Communication, Collaboration, and Community and Family Support
Add a SpED link to ASD20 schools’ websites.
Improve Special Education contact information on the website and in the family handbook.
Show Special Education programs by school on the district website.
Add more family-friendly search terms to the district’s search engine.
Enhancing Resources and Accessibility
Update the SpED Family Handbook annually.
Improve resource pages in the handbook.
Currently in Progress
Streamlining the Transition Process
Create a centralized online hub for transition resources for parents and staff.
Develop clear guidelines for transition meetings and documentation.
Strengthening Teacher Training
The Professional Learning team is already working on this initiative.
Requested for SEAC to Explore for 2025-26
Streamlining the Transition Process
Establish clear, step-by-step transition pathways from preschool to postsecondary education.