Education
Educational Options From preschool to PhD’s and everything in between, the Puget Sound area is filled with high quality educational opportunities and options.
Colleges and Universities When it comes to higher education, Washington State is well represented with 6 public four-year colleges and universities, 34 public community and technical colleges, and over 300 independent colleges, universities and career schools. Many of these institutions rank among the Nation’s finest, attracting students from all over the country and the world.
Home schooling Washington State allows home-based instruction, but requires certain conditions to be met. Parents interested in this option should familiarize themselves with the “Pink Book” which contains all of the laws regulating home schooling. Contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction for more information. Home schooled students are eligible to participate on a part-time basis in taking classes, joining activities, and receiving services offered by the public school system.
Private Schools Of the nearly 530 private, religious, and independent schools in Washington, over 80% are located west of the Cascades. Private Schools must be approved by the State Board of Education and meet minimum standards of health, safety and education.
Public Schools Serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade, public schools offer a broad range of programs and enrichment activities in both traditional and alternative settings. Most districts offer enrollment services to help relocating families with the registration process. Check with your district website or call their office directly for assistance. Parents who wish to visit schools before registering their children should call the school office to make arrangements.
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Vocational/Technical Education This education option can prepare students for a number of different careers. The level of education required depends on the career choice and can vary from a high school program certificate to two and four year college degrees. Various high schools, skill centers, community colleges, technical institutes, private vocational schools, and two and four year colleges and universities offer career and tech-ed opportunities. For more information about educational options in Washington, visit www.k12.wa.us.
University of Washington Suzallo Library Reading Room Behavioral Health Specialist Certif ied Clinical Hypnotherapist Thought Coach
Vicki
Keough
Vicki Keough specializes in creating strategies and tools to support parents and their children navigate developmental transitions. Every child is unique, as are the challenges in supporting our children throughout the academic process. With a gentle and supportive therapeutic style, Vicki collaborates with her young patients to help them:
. Sleep Soundly . Build Self Esteem . Create the desire and conf idence to achieve their goals . Establish structure for routine . Remap the mind for positive thought To learn more about Vicki’s approach visit
vickikeough.com or contact her at
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