Washington's Roadmap for Special Education Recovery Services: 2021 & Beyond

The purpose of this resource is to help Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams determine recovery services needed for students with disabilities due to the impact of COVID-19 and is supplemental to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) general education guidance. As a result of the pandemic, every student in Washington experienced unprecedented interruption to in-person learning. Many students did not make appropriate progress on pre-COVID IEP goals due to school facility closures, missed or delayed services, or barriers accessing remote instruction, despite efforts of school districts, educators, families, and students. School district special education director involvement is necessary for development and implementation of the district Academic and Student Well-being Plan. This guidance provides additional information specific to recovery services for students with IEPs. This guidance was adapted from a variety of sources, including previous OSPI guidance, and other state, federal, and technical assistance resources. References to the OSPI Special Education Q&A are noted in parentheses. The contents of this document address: (1) Priorities for Recovery Services; (2) Defining Recovery Services; (3) Determining Recovery Services; (4) Documenting Recovery Services; (5) Additional Resources to Support Recovery Services; and (6) Appendix: Progress Monitoring (is the Key!).