Olson, Rene

Rene Olson
Special Education PTHS
Learning Support, 9-12 
2022-2023
PT Promise - Every student will be known, supported, and engaged to graduate with the skills to thrive in the world and change it for the better 

      I entered the teaching profession later in life and believe in life long learning and model that for my students. I earned a BS from the University of Oregon and my Masters in Special Education from Portland State University. I started teaching at 40. The transition to becoming a Special Education teacher later in life was a circuitous journey from social worker to teacher with a few careers in between. It is my intention to share with students that you can be inspired to change directions in life at any time. 
We provide a supportive and safe learning environment that will allow our students to develop confidence in what they are capable of learning. Our program instills independence for transition to adulthood while supporting students in meeting original deadlines and encouraging planner use. We provide support in weekly grade checks providing time and opportunity for our students to track classwork.
    Our expectations are high for our high school students. Students getting the support they need inside our classroom will also be expected to complete homework, the extra time and support inside our classroom will not be enough to meet CCSS (Common Score Standards) and pass courses with good understanding.
     Partnerships between home and school are essential and encouraged. Parents are the experts, please let me know if there is anything I need to know about your student. I'm here to help and I work for you. 



You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who'll decide where to go.

Dr. Seuss

 
Special Ed


    OSPI Special Education Website

    Special Education

    Special Education and related services are provided annually to about 124,000 eligible students in the state across 295 school districts. The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures that children with disabilities and the families of such children have access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE). IDEA is focused on improving educational results for children with disabilities. RCW 28A.155 provides the statutory basis for special education services in Washington, and WAC 392-172A provides the regulatory basis for both IDEA and RCW 28A.155.

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