Blog Archive 2014

Legislative successes of the week: The Para Educator Training Bill sponsored by Sen. Andy Hill and Rep. Bergquist is making its way through the legislative process. The result would be better training and a career path for para-educators who deliver 52% of all instruction to special education students.  Please click here learn more about this bill. ______________________________________________________________ We avoided […]

Insurer ordered to cover therapy for autistic kids A federal judge ruled that Regence BlueShield violated Washington state law by not covering therapies for autistic children over age 6. For the last three years, two Seattle lawyers have been working to force health insurers in Washington to improve coverage of therapies for autistic children. Their […]

Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy commends Sen. Andy Hill for his leadership and vision of setting standards for para-educators in public schools.  The result would be better training and a career path for para-educators who deliver 52% of all instruction to special education students.  Please thank Senator Hill for his support and leadership <andy.hill@leg.wa.gov>.  Click here to learn […]

On Monday Jan. 27th your action is needed to help set standards for paraeducators in public schools.  Paraeducators play a significant role in the education of opportunity gap students.  If you believe paraeducators need additional training supports, please take action and invite others to do the same.  Attend, call or write to the Legislators and […]