OLYMPIA: District to host special-ed session

• Published October 09, 2012 Modified October 08, 2012

The Olympia School District Special Education PTO will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday in room 307 of the Knox Center, 1113 Legion Way SE, Olympia.

Agenda items include a presentation by special education program specialist Ken Turcotte, a discussion of committees and plans for the upcoming year.

Anyone is welcome to attend. Free child care will be available.

To reserve a spot for child care, call Erika Krupp at 360-705-6497.

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