Dustin Cole

Dustin Cole

Dustin is a special education teacher in Seattle Public Schools. He has taught students with moderate to severe disabilities in self-contained programs for twelve years, with a strong commitment to fostering inclusive practices for all learners.   Dustin is working...
Laura Marie Rivera, Legislative Advocacy Co-Chair

Laura Marie Rivera, Legislative Advocacy Co-Chair

Laura Marie Rivera is an artist, educator, writer, and doctoral candidate at Seattle University. As a mom of four, she understands that each child has their own strengths and challenges, and interests and aspirations. Laura Marie is a fierce advocate for education,...
Solving Special Education Staff Shortages

Solving Special Education Staff Shortages

School districts face many challenges when hiring Special Education teachers and paraeducators. Washington state auditors recently investigated these challenges and described actionable solutions. The strategies in their report focus on finding and keeping qualified...