Special Education Technology Center

Washington Spectrum Schools is a private school approved by the Washington State Board of Education that provides a nurturing, individualized K-12 education for neurodiverse students. With campuses in Maple Valley and Ellensburg, the school specializes in supporting students with autism, ADHD, sensory processing challenges, behavioral needs, and other learning differences. The mission is centered on celebrating every learner's potential and creating an environment where every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated regardless of their learning style or diagnosis. The academic approach at Washington Spectrum Schools blends core academics with social-emotional learning and life skills development. Programs are built upon evidence-based instruction, small class sizes, and an integrated ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) model. Every student receives a personalized learning plan tailored to their cognitive, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. This model empowers students to build confidence and a love of learning through multi-modal, hands-on strategies that adapt to each learner's unique pace. The Ellensburg campus serves students across Central Washington, including those from Cle Elum, Thorp, Kittitas, and Yakima. The facility is thoughtfully designed to foster growth, featuring flexible learning spaces, sensory supports, and specialized therapeutic tools. Staffing includes an interdisciplinary team of experts who collaborate frequently to ensure that instruction and supports are data-driven and responsive to student progress. Beyond traditional academics, the school emphasizes holistic support through embedded therapeutic tools and social enrichment activities. This includes social-emotional learning, early executive functioning support, and life skills such as budgeting and job preparation. The school also offers a summer camp program to help students retain progress and build peer connections in a structured yet relaxed environment. Admissions at Washington Spectrum Schools are supportive and family-centered, accepting applications year-round for current and future enrollment. The process begins with a comprehensive online form to understand a child's strengths and challenges, followed by a review of supporting documents and school tours. The school is committed to a transparent tuition structure and offers limited scholarships to ensure that exceptional education is accessible to qualifying families.

Mill Creek Preschool is a premier bilingual (English/Spanish) educational institution dedicated to providing a nurturing and enriching environment for children aged 2.5 to 6 years. We specialize in supporting students with language-based learning disabilities and other diverse special needs through individualized instruction and an open-concept learning environment inspired by Reggio Emilia and Montessori principles. This new location opened in September 2023. Reserve your spot ASAP! We have the only Spanish-involved preschool in the City of Mill Creek, WA (that we know of). Our curricula include The Creative Curriculum, El Curr'culo Creativo, and the Experience Curriculum. We've been educating and entertaining kiddos for over 10 years in the Mill Creek area. This home-grown family business started as one humble childcare location, eventually expanding to a total of 6 partner locations that include childcare or preschool. Our affiliate sites offer childcare about 10 minutes away. Call us or Google ABC Care Co if you need full-time care or your baby is outside the preschool ages of 30 months to 6 years (pre-Kindergarten).

At Academy for Precision Learning (APL), we believe that every individual possesses a unique set of talents and capabilities. As a K-12 independent school in Seattle, we are dedicated to empowering our students in defining and achieving their aspirations for a fulfilling life. Our community is built on the foundation of celebrating neurodiversity, advocating for individual voices, and promoting agency among our learners. We provide a safe, dynamic, and inclusive environment where neurodiverse students—including those with autism and ADHD—learn alongside their neurotypical peers. Our instructional model is strengths-based and highly individualized, focusing on the social and emotional well-being of our students just as much as their academic success. With small class sizes and a 5:1 student-teacher ratio, we offer an experiential and community-based learning approach that makes education accessible and meaningful. Every student at APL is treated as a partner in their own learning journey, as we work together to identify their passions, motivations, and goals for the future. We uniquely integrate clinical supports directly into the school day. Our classrooms are staffed with talented educators, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), and Behavior Technicians who provide embedded therapies, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and social skills support. This collaborative model ensures that students can access their education while developing the essential skills for independent living. Our comprehensive support services also include counseling and summer programming designed to nurture the whole child. Families choose APL for our warm community and our commitment to high-quality outcomes. We are a Washington State-approved Non-Public Agency (NPA) and partner with over 10 school districts for IEP contract placements. For our high schoolers, the Pathways Program provides a robust framework for post-secondary planning, ensuring students graduate with a state-recognized diploma and a realistic, fulfilling plan for college or transition programs. Whether through district funding, insurance coverage for clinical services, or financial aid, we strive to make our transformative education accessible to all.