Puyallup School District
Special Education
Overview
Special education is part of the instructional continuum of services and programs provided to meet the diverse needs, interests, and abilities of all students. District curriculum is modified, supplemented, or differentiated to provide appropriate individually designed services.
Special Education provides a full continuum of services for students with disabilities, ages 3-22 within an appropriate, individualized program for each student in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
Special Education Resources
Below are links to sites that may provide additional information or support to families within Puyallup who have students with disabilities.
Government and Policy
Board Policy - 2161 Special Education and Related Services for Eligible Students
Guidance for Families about Special Education Services (OSPI)
Parent and Student Rights (Procedural Safeguards)
Washington State Department of Social and health Services (WA DSHS)
Washington Sensory Disabilities Services
Disability-Specific Organizations
Brain Injury Association of Washington
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Washington Chapter
Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center
Statewide and Regional Advocacy Groups
Developmental Disabilities Council
PAVE (Partnerships for Action Voices in Empowerment)
Local and Regional Coalitions
Pierce County Coalition for Developmental Disabilities (PC2)
Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities
Transportation
Contact Info
- Address - 1501 39th Ave SW Puyallup, WA 98373
- Telephone - 253-841-8700
- Special Education Records Requests -spedrecords@puyallupsd.org
- Fax (also for Special Education Records Requests) - 253-841-8655
Staff
Karen Mool
Executive Director, Equity and Special Education
Stephanie Klumpenhower
Administrative Assistant, Special Education
Alissa Walker
Special Services Compliance Manager
Kelly Carrick
Director, Special Education
Katie Fosnick
Director, Special Education
Kim Leger
Director, Special Education
Theresa Sampson
Director, Special Education