Special Education

24 01, 2024

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

kristina@partnerstx.org2024-01-24T09:22:33-06:00

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) requirementskristina@partnerstx.org2024-01-24T09:22:33-06:00

3 05, 2023

What Are Informal Removals and Why Do They Matter?

kristina@partnerstx.org2023-05-03T11:03:35-05:00

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?kristina@partnerstx.org2023-05-03T11:03:35-05:00

30 08, 2022

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

kristina@partnerstx.org2023-07-14T12:45:44-05:00

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 Disabilitieskristina@partnerstx.org2023-07-14T12:45:44-05:00

4 02, 2022

10 Pasos Básicos del Proceso de Educación Especial

kristina@partnerstx.org2022-02-04T10:01:42-06:00

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 Especialkristina@partnerstx.org2022-02-04T10:01:42-06:00

30 03, 2021

Can I take notes during my child’s ARD meeting?

kristina@partnerstx.org2021-09-01T21:44:10-05:00

Yes. It is a good idea to take notes during your child’s ARD meeting – for your own use or in case disagreements occur.

Can I take notes during my child’s ARD meeting?kristina@partnerstx.org2021-09-01T21:44:10-05:00

18 03, 2021

Can I record my child’s ARD meeting?

kristina@partnerstx.org2021-09-01T21:44:10-05:00

Texas recording law stipulates that Texas is a one-party consent state. So either party, parents or the school, can record without the other knowing. Doing this however, would likely undermine the relationship between the parent and the school.

Can I record my child’s ARD meeting?kristina@partnerstx.org2021-09-01T21:44:10-05:00

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