Special Education Directors' meetings provide a vital space for collaboration, updates, and professional learning among district and regional leaders. They are designed to support directors in navigating the complex and ever-evolving landscape of special education.

Topics typically covered include:

• State and Federal Compliance Updates
  Guidance on new or changing legislation, timelines, and reporting requirements.

• Data Review and Accountability
  Discussions on indicator performance, monitoring results, and strategies for improvement.

• Instructional Practices and Program Development
  Sharing of resources, research-based practices, and innovations in service delivery for students with disabilities.

• Staffing and Professional Development
  Opportunities for directors to align support for teachers, specialists, and paraprofessionals through targeted training and recruitment strategies.

• Collaborative Problem Solving
  Time to connect with colleagues across the region to address shared challenges, highlight successes, and identify collective solutions.

• Updates from Partner Agencies and Initiatives
  Information from OSPI, local agencies, and special education networks to keep directors informed and connected.

These meetings ensure consistency, compliance, and high-quality educational outcomes for all students receiving special education services.

• Please bring laptops to the meetings
• October 14, 2025, will be a joint training for Directors and Secretaries