Have you ever called your state Education Ombudsman for help?

In my three years of covering LWSD school board meetings I watched, with anguish,  five Hearings for parents with children, disciplined for alleged cheating.  The Washington State Education Ombudsman's resources might have made all the difference for some of these families.  [Print this page]  B.Y.

Washington State Office of the Education Ombudsman

OEO Website:  "The Office of the Education Ombudsman (OEO) resolves complaints, disputes, and problems between families and elementary and secondary public schools in all areas that affect student learning.  Read More >>

We function independently from the public school system and provide an alternative to costly lawsuits and administrative hearings. Our services are available to students from Kindergarten to 12th grade, and are free and confidential. Learn how to Request Our Services.  Email:  oeoinfo@gov.wa.gov

Our work contributes to quality public education, the closing of the achievement gap, and helps prevent students from dropping out. OEO is the first agency of its kind in the nation. Find out more in What We Do.

YOU ARE INVITED: 

Have you wondered what the Office of the Education Ombudsman is and does? Interested in knowing how our work contributes to quality educations for K-12 students and saves taxpayers dollars?

Adie Simmons, OEO Director discusses at 12:30 & 2:30 pm:

“What role should parents play in public education?”

Monday, November 21st

Columbia Room, Legislative Building, Olympia

Drop-in from noon-4:00pm

Join us for an important dialog about“why parents should not be left behind” when it comes to public education. If you’re a parent of students in K-12 publicschools or know parents, this presention will interest you.

Special thanks to Julie Shalaby, LW-PTSA Council for sending this vital information about our State Education Ombudsman!