Information Briefs

The following resources were created by the Family Engagement Collaborative (FEC)
for the OSPI Inclusionary Practices Technical Assistance Network (IPTN)
and can be downloaded and printed for your use.

RESEARCH REPORT

Postsecondary Experiences of Students with Disabilities in Washington State (2025)

Roots of Inclusion, in partnership with CoDesign Works, conducted a comprehensive survey to understand how K-12 education in Washington can better prepare students with disabilities for post-secondary success.

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Document also available in Spanish and Somali -

Spanish:
Informe final: Experiencias en la educación superior de estudiantes con discapacidades en el estado de Washington (2025)

Somali:
Warbixinta Kama dambeysta ah: Waayo-aragnimada Dugsiga sare ka dib ee Ardayda Naafada ah ee ku nool Gobolka Washington (2025-ka)

LITERATURE REVIEW

Educational Disparities Faced by Black Students with Disabilities
and Potentially Promising Practices

One main focus of Washington’s Inclusionary Practices Technical Assistance Network (IPTN) is to address disproportionality and reduce exclusionary practices, especially when it comes to the inclusion of Black students with disabilities. This literature review captures the insights of multiple studies with the hopes of providing insights for the IPTN and expediting efforts for continuous improvement toward equity.

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These Information Briefs, "Understanding Disability Justice as a Guiding Framework for Inclusionary Practice in K-12 Education" and "The Intersection of Race and Disability in Education", authored by Seema Bahl, Adjunct Professor at Bellevue College, provide essential insights for parents, families, and educators. We have made the document accessible in multiple languages to ensure it reaches a diverse audience.

Understanding Disability Justice as a Guiding Framework for Inclusionary Practice in K-12 Education

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