Our Special Services department is comprised of two specific areas that support students: Special Education and Health Services. The focus of the department is to provide tools and resources for students with disabilities or health-related challenges to enhance their educational programs.
The department provides support and services to children ages 3-22 identified as having an educational disability. The Special Education department includes School Psychologists, Speech Therapists, Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Behavior Specialists, and Instructional Coaches.
We believe in a collaborative, team-based approach with open and honest communication. Our goal is to partner with families regarding the individual needs of children. Our District has a continuum of services to meet the needs of our diverse student population.
Early Learning Preschool The Summit (18-22)Health ServicesChild Find
Special Services and Health Services
1620 S. Pioneer Way
(Entrance closest to Horizon Credit Union)
P: 509.766.2670
F: 509.766.2689
Director of Special Services
Samantha Burgess
Email Samantha
Assistant Director of Special Services
Lindsay Scott
Email Lindsay
Behavior & Coaching TeamSchool PsychologistsRelated Service Providers
Special Education Records
To request student records, please send an email request specialedrecords@mlsd161.org or submit a fax request to 509.766.2689Discrimination based on disability is prohibited in public schools (RCW 28A.642.010). By law, school districts must abide by the rules, regulations, and guidance developed by the US Department of Education related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Section 504 requires school districts to provide "free appropriate public education" to each qualifying student with a disability within the district's jurisdiction, regardless of the nature or severity of the student's disability. For more information, please call 253.800.6920.
