kristina@partnerstx.org, Author at Partners Resource Network

12 12, 2018

What Can I Do if I Think the School’s Evaluation is Wrong?

kristina@partnerstx.org2022-12-02T11:05:21-06:00

Ask for an Independent Evaluation If you think the school’s evaluation does not accurately measure your child’s need for special education, you may get an independent education evaluation (IEE) at your own expense and/or request an independent evaluation at the school’s expense. Download a sample letter for requesting an independent evaluation from the IDEA Manual > Independent evaluations are done by qualifed persons who are not employed by the school. You may ask the school how and where to get an independent evaluation or you may get the independent evaluation done by someone not recommended by the school, as long as this [...]

What Can I Do if I Think the School’s Evaluation is Wrong?kristina@partnerstx.org2022-12-02T11:05:21-06:00

11 12, 2018

What Is an IEP?

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-21T12:57:16-05:00

The Individual Education Program (IEP) is a written plan, designed just for one student. It is an agreement between the school and parents on how the student will be educated. Although the IEP is not as detailed as a teacher’s lesson plan, it must contain measurable annual goals in each area of need. The IEP states what special education and related services and supplemental aids and services the school will provide, and when and where those services will be provided. The IEP must consider and address the academic, developmental, and functional needs of the student. Services must be based on peer-reviewed [...]

What Is an IEP?kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-21T12:57:16-05:00

11 12, 2018

New Collaborative Webinar Series with the Texas Education Agency in 2019

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-21T13:21:51-05:00

Partners Resource Network will be doing a series of collaborative webinars with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in 2019.

New Collaborative Webinar Series with the Texas Education Agency in 2019kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-21T13:21:51-05:00

29 11, 2018

Is FAPE Required Under a 504 Plan?

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-22T11:51:10-05:00

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 protects the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance, including federal funds. Section 504 provides that: “No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States . . . shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance . . .”1 The U.S. Department of Education (ED) enforces Section 504 in programs and activities that receive funds from ED. Recipients [...]

Is FAPE Required Under a 504 Plan?kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-22T11:51:10-05:00

29 11, 2018

Is It an Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) or ADHD?

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-22T13:40:51-05:00

Does your child struggle to block out background noise, follow conversations or pronounce words correctly? She may have an auditory processing disorder. Henry is fidgety and distractible during classroom activities, according to his second grade teacher. During gym class, he gets cranky and lashes out at classmates who “are yelling at me and telling me what to do.” His mother has noticed similar behaviors at home. When he’s doing homework, she says, “He uses every little sound as an excuse to delay getting down to work.” Even the dishwasher distracts him, despite the fact that the kitchen is on the other [...]

Is It an Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) or ADHD?kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-22T13:40:51-05:00

6 11, 2018

Tips to Communicate Effectively

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-22T13:59:36-05:00

It is always best to try to resolve any issue at the lowest possible level with the simplest means of communication available. If you think you can resolve an issue by talking with the teacher, do it. If it doesn’t work, go to the next level. It is good practice to ask people how they prefer to be contacted. Some teachers are comfortable with parents contacting them in person (unscheduled) for minor matters. Some prefer telephone or e-mail contact, and others prefer a scheduled conference to discuss matters. Determine the preferred method and try to use it whenever possible. You should [...]

Tips to Communicate Effectivelykristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-22T13:59:36-05:00

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