RSK
The Ready, Set, Know (RSK) program provides parents with tools to advocate for their preschooler or kindergartener, ensuring students receive an inclusive education, starting in Kindergarten.
*Now open to all IDDs and any ages interested.
Winter 2024 Registration now Open!
Curriculum
Since 2017, RSK has educated a coalition of parents committed to the inclusion of their children with Down syndrome in general education classrooms. Parents of Preschool or Kindergarten age children will met for 2 workshops to educate themselves, strategize, and form a support network. Once these students enter Kindergarten, the parents will continue to offer support, idea sharing and problem solving to ensure students are receiving an inclusive education.
Workshop #1
Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 - 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Topics
What is Inclusion, and Why is it Important?
IEP process and document
How to best advocate for your student
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to define inclusive education and feel confident in discussing at least two reasons that inclusive education benefits all learners.
Participants will develop the outline of a One Page Profile for their student.
Participants will know the essential parts of the IEP document and what information belongs in each section.
Participants will understand the IEP process, including evaluations, relevant timelines, required attendees, and the role of parents as full members of the IEP team.
Participants will gain skills and tools to advocate for inclusive education for their students confidently.
Participants will learn basic communication techniques to navigate disagreements with the IEP team.
Workshop #2
Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 - 9:30-3:30 pm
Topics
How IEP goals drive inclusive placement
Accommodations & Modifications
Behavior
Learning Outcomes
Participants will practice writing or editing IEP goals that include essential elements of a good IEP goal and language that will help drive inclusive placements.
Participants will gain an understanding of the service matrix and how it is developed.
Participants will focus on the accommodations portion of the IEP and brainstorm accommodations that will support their students’ IEP implementation.
Participants will learn strategies for addressing behavior concerns and the role of behavior in IEP implementation.
Participants will end Ready Set Kindergarten with a plan for their student’s upcoming IEP meeting and the confidence to participate in the IEP process actively.
2024 Schedule:
Workshop #1
Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 - 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Workshop #2
Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 - 9:30-3:30 pm
Workshops will take place at the DSC Campus
Tuition
The Ready, Set, Kindergarten tuition is a one-time, non-refundable $100. Tuition goes towards books, class materials, and guest speakers.
Financial aid available upon request! Email us at contact@dscpugetsound.org to receive access to this support.
Locations: DSC Campus
DSC Campus
4746 11th Ave NE Suite 102, Seattle, WA 98105
"The lead up to kindergarten is one of the most stressful life events for the parent of a child with special needs. I felt unprepared, uninformed, and overwhelmed prior to my daughter, Phoebe’s, kindergarten IEP meeting. I started attending RSK the fall before kindergarten started, and quickly gained the confidence and knowledge I needed to better advocate for my daughter. The materials were easy to access and understand, and they helped me facilitate positive conversations with my family and with Phoebe’s IEP team. The guest speakers were helpful and inspiring, while the instructors were amazing and supportive leaders. This experience has changed our lives for the better."
—Molly L.
Registration
The RSK program is now open to parents of children with any IDD who may be entering Kindergarten in the 2024 school year or in the future.
Each family must complete a registration form and complete the tuition payment by the registration deadline.
*Disclaimer-This program is not legal advice. *