The Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO) helps families and schools resolve disputes and problems that affect student learning in K-12 public schools.
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ALT Cover image for OEO Annual Report 2025-2026. Images of students in classroom, using microscope, and graduating. Text reads "We work with families, communities, and schools to address problems together so that every student can fully participate and thrive in Washington's K-12 public schools.
ALT The office will be closed June 19th, 2026. We will reopen June 22nd, 2026.
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ALT Event Flyer Washington State Governor's Office of the Education Ombuds K-12 Special Education Formal Dispute Resolution Options Virtual Summit on Monday, April 20th, 2026 from 9 AM - 1 PM Event Highlights: Sound Options: Mediation and Facilitation, OSPI: Community Complaints, Disability Rights WA: Due Process, Parent Panel: Lived Experience Register with the QR code or click: https://ofm-wa-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Hg3Kb0pGQQK5cnEd0rVIeA#/registration
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ALT Washington State Office of the Education Ombuds Virtual Office Hours Thursday, December 18th, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. PST “My Student Has an IEP and/or 504 Plan, Now What?” Virtual Office Hours This is the second topic in a three-part series. The last topic will cover "Dispute resolution options and formal complaints." All students with disabilities have the right to equal access to education, and to be free from discrimination. Depending on the nature of a student’s disability and how it affects them at school, the school may need to provide accommodations, modifications, specially designed instruction, or other supports in order to for the student to have equal access and participate in school. This session will help parents and professionals understand how to review an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 plan. Presenters will explain the cadence for an IEP team after eligibility has been determined, who makes up an IEP team, sample service matrix, prior written
ALT Flyer OEO Virtual Office Hours Dec. 18 12-1:30 p.m. Register: https://ofm-wa-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/iwpYB93CTKSLXwiQctC9Gw?fbclid=IwY2xjawOS3lpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsUnpYOEU5MVBaSDY4d003c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqildYv9o0B-v5cyoVciypisxKCKteycC0N98GjG5RxhZdZN5thWw_nLMUAr_aem_0jk0LwnmGNpx8wpuh0fVtw#/registration
ALT Event flyer. Virtual Office Hours. Registration Link: https://ofm-wa-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/CT7NgJzNQsqwXPaiYtmUJA?fbclid=IwY2xjawN5-Z9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTem1XcTh0U1dEUW56dlB0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgWtd0C6MRDKfkffcxVnZucJRiei2oT8gYjRrs47mXUoZ2bYdcxv58-LLxO6_aem_63NB53ysuZfDEgmSi1C95g#/registration
ALT Register Now! Virtual Office Hours. Office of the Education Ombuds assists anyone with questions or concerns about Washington’s K-12 public schools. We are excited to present our Virtual Office Hours event "How to get an IEP or 504 Accommodations-Request to Eligibility." This is the first topic in a three part series. Future topics: "Now my student has an IEP, so what?" and "Dispute resolution options and formal complaints." Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) and ASL will be available. Additional interpretation available upon request. Please request by 10/30/2025. If you have questions please contact me at 564-669-0323 or by email at tamika.dean@gov.wa.gov. Join us! Thursday November 13, 2025 10:00 AM -11:30 AM PST Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/ycy5cfvz or
ALT OEO logo with three photos of students building robots, doing chemistry experiments, and playing with friends while using a wheelchair. Text reads Annual Report 2024-2025. We work with families, communities and schools to address problems together so that every student can fully participate and thrive in Washington's K-12 public schools.
ALT Yellow sticky note with text Office of the Education Ombuds Virtual Welcome Kira Hamilton Associate Education Ombuds with smiley faces in the background.