OUR BLOG
From General Ed to Special Ed: A Three-Year Journey of Growth and Connection
At the True Measure Collaborative (TMC), we know that inclusive education is built by educators who are willing to stretch, reflect, and keep showing up for students. For Jaime Tobin, Paterson’s K–8...
Showing Up, Every Day: Building Relationships that Last
Micheal Williams, Program ManagerMicheal Williams has over 15 years of experience in Washington’s public schools, advancing equity and inclusion for students with diverse needs. A former...
Behavior Supports in Schools Conference Session Recap
At the recent Behavior Supports in Schools Conference, the True Measure Collaborative (TMC) team had the opportunity to lead a session on a topic at the heart of our mission: how to build inclusive...
Cassie Watkins – Inspiring Change Through Connection & Care
Cassie Watkins, Program Manager at True Measure CollaborativeAt the True Measure Collaborative, we know that lasting change in education starts with relationships—with students, with families, and...
Educator Spotlight: Sonia Ruiz (Voices of Tomorrow)
At the True Measure Collaborative (TMC), we’re proud to partner with passionate educators who inspire and support young learners every day. One such educator is Sonia Ruiz, Lead Teacher at Voices of...
Ending Isolation and Restraint: TMC’s Role in Supporting Schools
By: David Mendez, Associate Director - Resource DevelopmentA few weeks ago, I attended a parent-teacher conference for my 1st grader. Recently, she’s been experiencing big emotions and outbursts at...
Opportunity for Rural Special Education Teachers!
Supporting the unique needs of Special Education teachers is essential to ensuring both compliance and the successful implementation of best practices for all students. At The True Measure...
Empowering Educators, Transforming Classrooms
As the year comes to a close, the team at the True Measure Collaborative reflects on the strides we’ve made together and our vision for the future.This year, we partnered with 27 schools across...
Access to General Education
INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN An IEP is a data-driven legal agreement that is based on the documented needs of individual students who are eligible for Special Education services. An IEP ensures...
TMC’s IEP Family Input Guide: 1-2-3
Our vision at the True Measure Collaborative is that all students in Washington state, regardless of their learning needs, are educated with their peers in an environment where they feel safe,...
Educator Spotlight: Jennifer Drake
The True Measure Collaborative is grateful to partner with so many dedicated, passionate, and talented special education teachers across our state. We are also excited to spotlight their stories and...
TMC at the Integrated MTSS Conferece
The True Measure Collaborative (TMC) team engaged a full house during their presentation at the 2024 Integrated MTSS Conference, held at Washington State University (WSU) in Pullman. The conference,...