kristina@partnerstx.org, Author at Partners Resource Network

9 01, 2018

Attendance for Course Credit

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-01-08T11:29:21-06:00

Frequently, students with disabilities are not able to attend a class (due to doctors or specialists appointments, illness, behavior, tardiness, related services, etc.). Absences affect a student’s ability to learn: the skills, content taught in the class, and restrain the teacher’s ability to measure the student’s learning. Educators and the Texas Legislature are concerned about attendance and a law was passed to address this issue. The intent is to provide support for students to master the curriculum and be prepared for the next grade or course. The rules on the law are referred to as “the 90% rule”. A student with [...]

Attendance for Course Creditkristina@partnerstx.org2018-01-08T11:29:21-06:00

9 01, 2018

10 Things to Know about the ADA

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:27:10-05:00

1. Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act. It’s a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation and all public and private places that are open to the general public. There are five sections, referred to in the law as “titles” that detail the rights of approximately 54 million Americans with disabilities. The ADA impacts employers, schools, businesses and transportation providers. The US Department of Justice (DOJ), the main federal agency that enforces the ADA, has a comprehensive frequently asked [...]

10 Things to Know about the ADAkristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:27:10-05:00

9 01, 2018

What Do Reading Levels Tell Us?

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:27:19-05:00

Q: My child is in second grade and her report card includes a reading level, but I don’t know what it means. How can I find out what the level means so that I can understand what my daughter needs help with? A: The reading level that you’re referring to is either a number or a letter, which is meant to tell you if your child is reading at grade level. It is based on an assessment called a running record—a record that shows which words the student can and can’t read. But what this assessment does not provide is a [...]

What Do Reading Levels Tell Us?kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:27:19-05:00

8 01, 2018

How the Age of Majority affects an IEP

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-01-08T11:46:09-06:00

What is the age of majority? The age in which the child will now be considered an adult and MUST receive notice of an IEP meeting, consent to an evaluation, select the participants of an IEP meeting, attend an IEP meeting and consent to the contents of an IEP. These rights must be explained no later than one year prior to the age of majority. The age of majority is most commonly the 18th birthday but could be different based on the State you live in. In Texas, the age of majority is 18. Why does the age of majority matter? [...]

How the Age of Majority affects an IEPkristina@partnerstx.org2018-01-08T11:46:09-06:00

8 01, 2018

How to Use IDEA 2004 to Improve Your Child’s Special Education

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:27:34-05:00

Prior to IDEA 2004 the standard for a Free, Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) was that schools had to provide services so that the child received some educational benefit. Congress said that the purpose of IDEA 2004 is to provide FAPE that “emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their (the child’s) unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment and independent living.” “Further education” is an outcome that had not been stated previously. This sets a higher standard for parents to push for their child. […]

How to Use IDEA 2004 to Improve Your Child’s Special Educationkristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:27:34-05:00

4 01, 2018

17 Tips for Getting Quality Special Education Services for Your Child

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-01-29T11:06:50-06:00

Before the IEP Meeting [rescue_toggle title=”Individualized Education Program”]The IEP is developed at a meeting with required staff and the parent(s). For more information on IEPs, click here. [/rescue_toggle] 1. Request Needed Assessments in Writing or Get Independent Assessments Your child can be assessed in any area of suspected disability and for any services needed for him to benefit from school. For example, assessments may be done to determine/identify: Reading or math levels Modifications needed to fully include your child Therapy services (OT, PT, speech, mental health) Assistive technology like a communication device. If you disagree with the school district’s assessment, you [...]

17 Tips for Getting Quality Special Education Services for Your Childkristina@partnerstx.org2019-01-29T11:06:50-06:00

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