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Monthly Archives: June 2017

14 06, 2017

Facilitated IEPs in Texas

2017-06-30T15:08:44-05:00

In the last ten years, Texas has taken interest in the growing use of “facilitated IEPs” to assist in dealing with “difficult” IEP meetings and resolving disagreements.  In 2013, the Texas passed legislation addressing facilitated IEPs.  IEP facilitation offered by a school is now an option for resolving disputes. TAC 89.1196 (a)  – IEP facilitation “refers to a method of alternative dispute resolution that involves the use of a trained facilitator to assist an admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee in developing an IEP for a student with a disability. The facilitator uses facilitation techniques to help the committee members communicate [...]

Facilitated IEPs in Texas2017-06-30T15:08:44-05:00
13 06, 2017

What is a CRCG?

2017-06-30T15:11:11-05:00

Unfortunately, Community Resource Coordination Groups (CRCG) are an asset that many parents, state agency staff and the general public are not aware of.  A CRCG can provide help and support to many individuals with disabilities and their families while also supporting the efforts of professionals. […]

What is a CRCG?2017-06-30T15:11:11-05:00
13 06, 2017

Charter Schools in Texas

2018-05-29T11:21:12-05:00

Charter schools differ from public schools in many ways and parents are often confused about them in general and specifically regarding serving children with disabilities. The purpose of Texas charter schools is to: (1) improve student learning; (2) increase the choice of learning opportunities within the public school system; (3) create professional opportunities that will attract new teachers to the public school system; (4) establish a new form of accountability for public schools; and (5) encourage different and innovative learning methods. […]

Charter Schools in Texas2018-05-29T11:21:12-05:00
13 06, 2017

Individualized Health Care Plans

2018-05-29T10:07:30-05:00

Many parents are not aware of Individualized Health Care Plans (IHPs) and that schools are required to provide these plans to students.  IHPs can be beneficial to some students served by special education.  The information excerpted below comes from the Texas Guide to School Health Services manual by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). […]

Individualized Health Care Plans2018-05-29T10:07:30-05:00
9 06, 2017

Transitioning Between Schools

2018-07-12T11:44:48-05:00

When we have children with disabilities, we hear the word “transition” a lot. And most of the time, we are talking about our children’s transition into adulthood. But even though that is an important transition, it isn’t the first one your child will face. There are transitions between home and preschool, preschool and elementary school, middle and high school – and maybe even between school districts, if your family moves. A child with a disability may be in school past the age of 18 and have even more transitions. […]

Transitioning Between Schools2018-07-12T11:44:48-05:00
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