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24 01, 2024

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act’s (IDEA’s) assistive technology (AT) requirements

2024-01-24T09:22:33-06:00

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology and the Office of Special Education Programs released a comprehensive guidance package designed to increase understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act’s (IDEA’s) assistive technology (AT) requirements, dispel common misconceptions regarding AT, and provide examples of the use of AT devices and services for children with disabilities, as well as to highlight the different AT requirements under Part C and Part B of IDEA. This package includes two parts: A joint Dear Colleague Letter from Glenna Wright-Gallo, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, and Roberto [...]

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act’s (IDEA’s) assistive technology (AT) requirements2024-01-24T09:22:33-06:00
3 05, 2023

What Are Informal Removals and Why Do They Matter?

2023-05-03T11:03:35-05:00

When my cell phone rings in the middle of the day and I see my son’s school is calling, I immediately have a moment of unease: did Matthew get hurt, is he sick, what happened that warrants this call in the middle of the day? Matthew is a sixth grader with Down syndrome, but I know these feelings are shared by parents of children with and without disabilities alike. I count myself lucky that with each of these calls I am relieved to hear about situations that, while important enough to call, are typically intended to share information about my [...]

What Are Informal Removals and Why Do They Matter?2023-05-03T11:03:35-05:00
29 09, 2022

2022 State Implementation of IDEA Determination Letters

2023-07-14T12:45:22-05:00

The U.S. Department of Education issued its 2022 determinations for states and territories on their implementation of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). 2022 IDEA Implementation Determinations for Texas IDEA Part B Determination Texas' performance in meeting the requirements of IDEA Part B, which serves students with disabilities, ages 3 through 21: Needs Assistance (two or more consecutive years) IDEA Part C Determination Texas' performance in meeting the requirements of IDEA Part C, which serves infants and toddlers birth through age 2: Meets Requirements The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Office of Special Education Program (OSEP) [...]

2022 State Implementation of IDEA Determination Letters2023-07-14T12:45:22-05:00
30 08, 2022

New from TEA: Behavior Supports and Guidance for Students with Disabilities

2023-07-14T12:45:44-05:00

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) recently released a new technical assistance document, Behavior Supports and Guidance for Students with Disabilities. From TEA: "Working with students who display challenging behavior can be a complex issue for families and schools. The intent of this guide is to provide educators, administrative staff, and support staff with information, guidance, and helpful resources that simplify and clarify what to do prior to, during, and after a behavior event. The guide also contains a categorized resource list to easily access more specific information about a particular topic, as well as an appendix of useful templates from [...]

New from TEA: Behavior Supports and Guidance for Students with Disabilities2023-07-14T12:45:44-05:00
4 02, 2022

10 Pasos Básicos del Proceso de Educación Especial

2022-02-04T10:01:42-06:00

Si su hijo tiene problemas en la escuela, es importante averiguar por qué. Su hijo puede tener una discapacidad. Por ley, las escuelas deben brindar ayuda especial a los niños con discapacidades elegibles. A esta ayuda se llama educación especial y servicios relacionados. La Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA) es la ley federal que guía cómo los estados, distritos escolares y agencias públicas brindan intervención temprana, educación especial y servicios relacionados a infantes, niños pequeños, niños y jóvenes con discapacidades elegibles. Hay mucho que aprender sobre el proceso mediante el cual se identifica a los niños y [...]

10 Pasos Básicos del Proceso de Educación Especial2022-02-04T10:01:42-06:00
5 10, 2021

OSEP Update on TEA

2022-08-16T16:42:43-05:00

The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) sent the following two letters to the Texas Education Agency regarding its implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

OSEP Update on TEA2022-08-16T16:42:43-05:00

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