Special Education

Address

12111 NE 1st Street,
Bellevue, WA 98005

Office Hours

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Phone Number

(425) 456-4144

The vision of Special Education in the Bellevue School District is that students are, first and foremost, general education students. Our students:

Achieve their potentials and are as independent as possible in determining and living out their preferred futures.
Are prepared for their next step in continuing their education, career, and life.
Are supported in achieving their preferred futures by a cohesive network which includes their family, school district staff and resources, and a wide array of community partners and services.
Become self-fulfilled, self-determined, and productive members of the community.

When a child or young adult is identified as eligible for special education, the district provides education that is specially designed to meet the student’s unique needs and ultimately aimed at preparing the student for a post high school academic setting, employment and independent living. Special education is provided at no cost to the student or parent.

Special education must conform to the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). An IEP is a written plan for a child with a disability that includes specific information about areas needing additional or special support, and the services that will be provided. The IEP may include instruction conducted in the classroom, in the home, in hospitals, institutions and other settings.

Resources

BSD Special Education Contact List (English / Spanish)
BSD Special Education Who to Contact List (English / Spanish)
BSD Steps to Communicate with School and District Staff (English / Spanish)
Bellevue Special Needs PTSA Brochure 2016-17 (English / Spanish)
Parent & Student Rights (Procedural Safeguards)
Section 504

Special Education Records

The Bellevue School District retains special education records six years from separation of services. If the student has not received services from BSD in more than 6 years, those records are no longer available.

Students currently enrolled:
Please contact your school for records.

Students no longer enrolled:
Please contact SpecialEdRecords@bsd405.org or (425) 456-4149

Teaching and Learning

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Did you know the Bellevue School District has a Teaching and Learning Department? The Teaching and Learning Department is comprised of administrators and teacher leaders who support learning across the Bellevue School District to promote high quality instruction, student well-being, and exceptional staff.Read More

Bellevue’s Inspiration Playground at the Downtown Park is Open

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The Inspiration Playground replaced the existing play structures with 1.5 acres of inclusive play space featuring adaptive equipment, sensory rich play opportunities, and water elements.Read More

Special Education Staff

All phone numbers begin with (425) 456-
All email addresses end with @bsd405.org

Last Name	First Name	Position	Email	Extension
Arroyo	Brenda	Director of Special Education	arroyob@bsd405.org	4144
Austin	Megan	Data Coordinator	austinm@bsd405.org	4155
Clevenger	Kelley	Director of Special Education	clevengerk@bsd405.org	4144
Crook	Becky	Admin Secretary	crookr@bsd405.org	4144
DeJong	Karen	Director of Special Education	dejongk@bsd405.org	4144
Edlund	Heather	Executive Director of Special Education	edlundh@bsd405.org	4156
Farria	Yasmin	Administrative Assistant to Exec. Director	farriay@bsd405.org	4156
Hoesterey	Cathy	AT Coordinator	hoestereyc@bsd405.org	4668
Khan	Samina	Admin Secretary	khans@bsd405.org	4149
Lang	Carrie	Director of Health Services	langc@bsd405.org	4144
Racicot	Rose	AT Coordinator	racicotr@bsd405.org	4674
Strehle	Jennifer	Transition Coordinator	strehlej@bsd405.org	7331
Toba	Elizabeth	Preschool Coordinator	tobae@bsd405.org	5649
Valiquette	Karena	Director of Special Education	mccabek@bsd405.org	4144