Law Offices of Natashe Washington, P.C.

03/16/2025

The U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights, Institute of Education Sciences and Office of Federal Student Aid were especially impacted by the cuts announced on Tuesday.

12/05/2024

The system is broken

A Leigh High School student who is hard of hearing says he’s reading at a second, third grade level but was issued a diploma anyway.

10/11/2024

I couldn't agree more!

In a new policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics is speaking out about the harms of school suspensions and expulsions and their disproportionate impact on students with disabilities.

09/30/2024

This is so frustrating!

Nearly $1 billion allocated for regional agencies that purchase supportive services for Californians with developmental disabilities went unspent in a recent year and was ultimately returned to the state, even as some disabled people and their families said they needed more help.

09/13/2024

I'm incredibly fortunate to have a career that brings me so much joy and fulfillment!

09/09/2024

After a hectic few weeks, I wanted to pause and acknowledge the incredible impact you're having through your advocacy for your children - it's a vital role that only you can fill, and I encourage you to keep pushing forward with hope and determination!

07/22/2024

This is not just a West Contra Costa problem.

The lawsuit comes months after 48 complaints were filed to address facility issues at schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District.

07/18/2024

Great initiative!

This state is working to keep special education students in the classroom, learning alongside their peers. Here's how.

07/01/2024

States are increasingly struggling to meet their obligations under IDEA, with federal officials labeling a growing number of states as deficient multiple years in a row.

06/27/2024

Tell Them That You Love Me is a documentary currently on Netflix which left me with a myriad of emotions after I watched it. It is directly related to special education so I would highly recommend it. I had a client about 2 years ago who used the FC communication method which is why this movie resonated with me so intensely. I would love to hear other people's thoughts on the questions raised in this movie eg were those his authentic communications or that of the facilitator?

06/13/2024

An investigation into special ed in Marin County

04/17/2024

I'm so excited about this because summer school has always been a point of contention.

School districts must offer students with disabilities alternative summer programs when needed Press Release Aug 11, 2023 Victory for Special Education Students in Federal Court School districts must offer students with disabilities alternative summer programs when needed August 11, 2023 Share: (Los...