Family Liaisons for Special Education

The Special Education family liaisons support the parents and families of Highline students engaging with special education services, to ensure that they are better informed, connected, and heard. The family liaisons are available to:

• Assist and educate families navigating the special education system and IEP process
• Attend IEP meetings with families, when available and requested 
• Increase family’s advocacy in becoming a full participant in the process
• Partner with families and school teams to create an effective approach for communicating around the IEP process
• Support language accessibility in all communications
• Provide families with information about relevant community resources

Family Liaison Office Hours

Tuesdays 11am-1PM

Via Zoom: https://highlineschools.zoom.us/j/97680148866 (Meeting ID: 976 8014 8866)

Drop in virtually to connect with Ellen about anything related to special education - questions, concerns, thoughts, ideas, etc. We’ll adjust and make changes to this format as feedback rolls in. There will be a waiting room, which may be utilized if speaking with someone else. Updates will be provided to folks in the waiting room via the chat feature. Families are also encouraged to reach out anytime to Ellen via email or phone (ellen.mcguire@highlineschools.org or 206-451-7304)

Resources

Special Education Family Resources