Washington’s Statewide IEP Project

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Welcome to Washington’s statewide IEP project webpage.

An IEP is a legally mandated, individualized education program developed for each student that qualifies for special education services, designed to meet their unique learning needs and enable access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE).

The goal of the IEP 360 project is to design and implement a modern, inclusive, and data-driven statewide IEP system that prioritizes student outcomes and equitable access to rigorous learning. The statewide IEP system will provide meaningful, user-centered interfaces for families, educators, and students to foster collaboration, transparency, and shared responsibility for student success. The system will serve as an integrated tool to strengthen instructional planning, monitor student progress, and ensure alignment between special education services, general education curriculum, and postsecondary readiness.

On this page, you’ll find a theory of action explaining the “why” behind this exciting work, along with key information about the implementation timeline. This page will be updated overtime to include opportunities to contribute to the development of the system as well as training and support for educators, families, and school staff.  

Theory of Action

The flowchart below shows how OSPI’s work to build a modern, data-driven IEP system will help schools streamline processes, support continuous improvement, and give IEP teams better tools. As a result, students with disabilities will experience greater access, inclusion, progress, and improved outcomes.

Flowchart showing OSPI’s theory of action for improving special education outcomes. If OSPI designs and develops a modern, inclusive, data-driven IEP system → Then Local Educational Agencies and IEP teams will have an efficient, consistent, no-cost platform that strengthens instruction and compliance → Then IEP teams will spend less time on administrative processes and be better equipped to meet IDEA and WAC requirements → Then students with disabilities will experience improved access, inclusion, progress,
Flowchart showing how OSPI’s development of a modern, inclusive, and data-driven IEP system will help LEAs and IEP teams work more efficiently, support continuous improvement, and ultimately improve educational access, inclusion, progress, and outcomes for students with disabilities.

Timeline to Washington’s Statewide IEP System

With the passage of Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill (E2SSB) 5263 in 2025, OSPI is developing a statewide IEP system. The anticipated timeline below reflects the key outcomes of the development, implementation, continuous improvement, and sustainment of the statewide IEP project.

Timeline shown with colored blocks and text
* 8 year timeline detailing the following: 2025–26: Planning, procurement, and partner engagement; 2026–27: Platform setup, configuration, and early training; 2027–28: Pilot phase with policy alignment and data setup; 2028–29: Phased implementation and technical assistance; 2029–30: Full statewide launch and support infrastructure; 2030–31: Performance evaluation and data improvement; 2031–32: Technical assistance and equity review; 2032–33: Continuous improvement and innovation planning; 2033 and beyond: Ongoing improvement and sustainment. 

Resources 

  • TheStatewide System for IEP Feasibility Study conducted in 2025, concluded that a unified statewide IEP system was determined to be both feasible and critical to advancing Washington’s strategic priorities: ensuring equitable access, improving instructional quality, strengthening compliance, and increasing inclusionary practices. Review the full report or the summarizedFeasibility Study Report to learn more about the comprehensive analysis and recommendations for implementation of a statewide IEP system in Washington.  

  • The Statewide IEP System Implementation Overview (link to be posted soon) provides a high-level summary of key outcomes and milestones across the seven years of project implementation.