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4 03, 2024

Calling all Military Families! Join us for a crucial Special Education Services Feedback Session hosted by PRN

2024-03-12T11:48:18-05:00

Join us for a crucial Special Education Services Feedback Session hosted by Partners Resource Network March 13, 2024 2 pm - 4 pm CT San Antonio, Texas Share your thoughts and connect with key figures such as David J. Cantrell, Deputy Director, and Glenna Wright-Gallo, Assistant Secretary from OSEP/OSERS. This is your opportunity to contribute valuable insights and experiences! Why be there? - Directly address concerns and suggestions with OSEP/OSERS. - Network with fellow military families. - Be a catalyst for change in special education services. Limited in-person seats available! Seize this chance to make a meaningful impact. To secure [...]

Calling all Military Families! Join us for a crucial Special Education Services Feedback Session hosted by PRN2024-03-12T11:48:18-05:00
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
16 08, 2022

Q&A: Children with Disabilities and IDEA’s Discipline Provisions

2023-07-14T12:51:37-05:00

Questions and Answers Addressing the Needs of Children with Disabilities and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act's (IDEA's) Discipline Provisions and Positive, Proactive Approaches to Supporting the Needs of Children with Disabilities: A Guide for Stakeholders expand upon the 2016 Dear Colleague Letter that included data demonstrating that many children with disabilities, particularly Black children with disabilities, were subjected to high rates of disciplinary removals (such as suspensions and expulsions). The new USDOE resources underscore that children can experience academic success with an appropriately developed and effectively implemented individualized education program (IEP). IDEA includes specific provisions to address situations in which the behavior of a [...]

Q&A: Children with Disabilities and IDEA’s Discipline Provisions2023-07-14T12:51:37-05:00

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