kristina@partnerstx.org, Author at Partners Resource Network

12 02, 2018

US Commission on Civil Rights Issues Report on Inequities in Public School Funding

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-02-13T09:10:32-06:00

The United States Commission on Civil Rights has issued a new report concerning the inequities in public school funding. The conclusion of the report is that America’s schools are profoundly unequal. Here are the recommendations of the Commission: We agree with the Equity and Excellence Commission that the federal government must take bold action to address inequitable funding in our nation’s public schools. […]

US Commission on Civil Rights Issues Report on Inequities in Public School Fundingkristina@partnerstx.org2018-02-13T09:10:32-06:00

26 01, 2018

A Parent’s Guide to Effective Instruction

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-10-03T11:36:56-05:00

Reading problems are the most common type of academic underachievement. Especially for students with dyslexia, learning to read and write can be exceedingly difficult. Dyslexia and related reading and language difficulties are the result of neurobiological variations, but they can be treated with effective instruction. Effective instruction is instruction that is tied to student needs, as determined by diagnostic testing and evaluation. It is instruction delivered by knowledgeable and skilled individuals in a step-by-step fashion that leads to the achievement of desired outcomes or goals by targeting a student’s relative strengths and strengthening his or her relative weaknesses. Effective instruction also [...]

A Parent’s Guide to Effective Instructionkristina@partnerstx.org2019-10-03T11:36:56-05:00

25 01, 2018

Comments that Parents Hear: “Let’s wait until your child is more … before trying that”

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:35:13-05:00

Recall the Law: Schools must ensure that: “All children with disabilities … who are in need of special education and related services, are identified, located, and evaluated.” 300.111(a) “A free appropriate public education (FAPE) must be available to all children residing in the state between the ages of 3 and 21”. “Each State must ensure that FAPE is available to any individual child with a disability who needs special education and related services, even though the child has not failed or been retained in a course or grade, and is advancing from grade to grade.” 300.101(a)&(c) The IDEA includes the concept [...]

Comments that Parents Hear: “Let’s wait until your child is more … before trying that”kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:35:13-05:00

24 01, 2018

Annual IEP Review Meeting

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-10-03T11:33:48-05:00

An annual review is an IEP meeting required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that must be held at least once a year. The meeting brings the IEP team together to review the student's progress and program, and plan for the following year. As with other IEP meetings, the school district must provide parents with advance written notice of the meeting and consider their availability when scheduling the meeting. The meeting has these parts: 1. Review of Progress since Last Annual IEP Meeting The team first discusses the student's progress on IEP goals and objectives that were written last [...]

Annual IEP Review Meetingkristina@partnerstx.org2019-10-03T11:33:48-05:00

23 01, 2018

4 Important Signs That Your Child’s IEP Is Working

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-10-31T10:21:20-05:00

The Individualized Education Program (or IEP) lays out the school’s commitment to provide special education and related services to your child. Developed annually, an IEP must be tailored to the individual needs of your child, with your involvement and input. Once formulated, the IEP becomes your roadmap to track your child’s progress throughout the year. Here Are Four Important Signs That Your Child’s IEP Is Working: 1. Your child’s IEP has been reviewed by all teachers and related service providers. All school personnel involved with your child’s education should be aware of and have access to your child’s IEP. This includes [...]

4 Important Signs That Your Child’s IEP Is Workingkristina@partnerstx.org2018-10-31T10:21:20-05:00

22 01, 2018

Parent Participation in IEP Meetings

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:34:38-05:00

IEP meetings can be emotional and overwhelming, but knowing how to work with the education team effectively is very important. You are a key member of the IEP team with the unique perspective that comes with the long view of your child’s developmental history, dreams, and resources. Your participation is very important. As the IDEA notes: “Almost 30 years of research and experience has demonstrated that the education of children with disabilities can be made more effective by… strengthening the role and responsibility of parents and ensuring that families … have meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their children [...]

Parent Participation in IEP Meetingskristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:34:38-05:00

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