Lunchtime LEVinars

Welcome to Lunchtime LEVinars, free, interactive, online webinars on important and timely issues hosted by the League of Education Voters (LEV). These lunchtime webinars are designed to share information and build knowledge about the issues at the core of LEV’s policy priorities.

LEV will host each 30 to 60-minute webinar, which will include a 20–30 minute presentation by an expert from the field and 10 minutes of Q&A. Each webinar will be recorded and archived on our website.

 

Most Recent LEVinar

Why Students Need Section 504 Protections in Washington State Law

Students from South Shore PreK-8

Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), students with disabilities, including those who may not qualify for special education services, have important discrimination, accommodation, and education protections. Unlike many states, Washington lacks a uniform hearing or dispute resolution process for these claims. This leaves many families frustrated, unable to secure needed services and supports for students.

In this webinar, we explore what might be done to build a more robust system for Washington, so students with disabilities can secure their right to a public education.

Also, every student who qualifies for special education services under the IDEA is likely protected by Section 504. Having a robust system of Section 504 dispute resolution will help students eligible for special education services seek timely resolution of discrimination and retaliation claims, accessibility claims, and an avenue for procedural enforcement.

Panelists:

Watch Now (captioning is available in English, Spanish, and Somali)

 

Upcoming LEVinar

The Washington state Office of Equity

The Office of Equity was created with Washington state’s RCW 43.06D in 2020. The office began its work in 2021, and as a new office within state government, many want to understand more about the work being done in the office and how it plans to impact Washingtonians.

In our free webinar on July 24th, we will learn about the Office of Equity’s work from their Communications Director, TraeAnna Holiday. Join us as she shares insights into their approach to executing that RCW, featuring examples that showcase the practical application of systems change work that the office is leading. We will explore these topics with a panel of students and answer your questions.

Spanish interpretation and closed captioning in English will be provided.

Moderated by League of Education Voters CEO Arik Korman.

Thursday, July 24, 2025
12:30 – 1:30 pm

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