When you have a question, you need a clear answer you can act on, you need it quickly, and it shouldn't be a struggle to find it. Our mission is to put the information you need at your fingertips so you can navigate due process regulations and procedures with confidence.
Resources for Informed Special Education Teachers (RIST) doesn't replace the SWWC website. It exists because — unlike the public SWWC website, which needs to serve numerous user groups — RIST can be organized exclusively around case managers' needs. The scope of RIST includes due process procedure, specialized instruction, and service delivery.
If you're having trouble finding the answer to a question using the Resources for Informed Special Education Teachers (RIST), we encourage you to search for key words using the search button (located in the top right corner of the page). If your question still isn't answered, please submit feedback to help us improve! After that, please reach out to your Special Education Director or Due Process Specialist for support.
You may need to contact your SWWC Special Education Administrator or Due Process Specialist.
No, the SWWC website is not going away. The main SWWC website is designed to meet the needs of all SWWC members. The Case Manager Resources website and the main SWWC are complimentary in the sense that many documents linked from this website can also be found on the SWWC website.
In short, the most important reason is organization. Generally speaking, the main SWWC website is organized by service area/department, and resources are arranged to cater to the needs of many group of users. Because that website serves a diverse group of users, it makes sense to keep it organized that way. The Resources for Informed Special Education Teachers website (RIST), on the other hand, is designed primarily for use by special education case managers and service providers.