kristina@partnerstx.org, Author at Partners Resource Network

9 11, 2017

My Child’s 504 Plan Doesn’t Seem to Be Working. Now What?

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:15:32-05:00

Are you concerned your child’s 504 plan isn’t working? Sometimes 504 plans need to be adjusted to better serve your child and help her make progress. Here are steps you can take if you think your child’s 504 plan isn’t working. 1. Define what “not working” means to you. The first step is to identify why you think the 504 plan isn’t working. Maybe you expected your child to improve in certain areas or have higher grades because of the 504 plan. Maybe you’re concerned that there’s a snag or mix-up with your child’s services and supports. You might think she needs different accommodations or [...]

My Child’s 504 Plan Doesn’t Seem to Be Working. Now What?kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:15:32-05:00

6 11, 2017

No Progress. School says: “No Change is Good?!”

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-11-06T22:49:18-06:00

I am a special education teacher with a child who has an IEP. The IEP team agreed that my child’s progress in Math will be measured with the KeyMath test. When the school last administered the KeyMath test, her scores dropped! The school wasn’t concerned. They said “No change is good.” It is not good news when a child’s test scores drop. […]

No Progress. School says: “No Change is Good?!”kristina@partnerstx.org2017-11-06T22:49:18-06:00

30 10, 2017

An Inadequate IEP will Make it Difficult to Consider LRE Placement

kristina@partnerstx.org2024-04-12T14:27:17-05:00

An inadequate IEP will make it difficult to consider any child's placement in an organized way. To assist schools and parents, the department has developed and widely distributed a model form that addresses all the required IEP components. Next, each placement option is examined not only as it currently exists, but also as it might be modified. Then, each educational placement option is examined in sequence from least restrictive to most restrictive. While this article was written for New Jersey parents, the basic concepts apply in all states. The second factor listed is from a fifth Circuit Court case against [...]

An Inadequate IEP will Make it Difficult to Consider LRE Placementkristina@partnerstx.org2024-04-12T14:27:17-05:00

25 10, 2017

I Don’t Think My Child’s IEP Is Working as Well as It Should, What Do I Do?

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-11-28T09:16:42-06:00

Before scheduling an IEP meeting to discuss your concern, do some homework. Your initial concern may not be the primary cause of your child’s difficulty. 1. List each of your concerns. Next, look for data to support your concerns. Talk with the teacher informally if this feels comfortable. 2. Gather your child’s IEP and any assessments. If you aren’t sure you have everything, write a letter asking the school to provide you with copies. The school has 5 days to provide you with the information that you requested. 3. Review the assessments and IEP papers and make sure you understand these documents. [...]

I Don’t Think My Child’s IEP Is Working as Well as It Should, What Do I Do?kristina@partnerstx.org2018-11-28T09:16:42-06:00

23 10, 2017

Temporary Student Absences

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-23T16:38:05-05:00

We have been hearing from more parents about issues with schools about their child’s absences. There is a Guidance document on this topic (Temporary Absences of Children with Disabilities) on the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) special education webpage. The Guidance document begins by addressing the recent law that allows students with autism to attend school and also leave for an appointment with a health care professional. (TEC 25.087(b-3)

Temporary Student Absenceskristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-23T16:38:05-05:00

23 10, 2017

Texas Virtual School Network

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-10-23T16:03:54-05:00

The Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) provides Texas students and schools with equitable access to quality online courses and instructors. It is a valuable resource for interactive, collaborative, instructor-led online courses taught by state-certified and appropriately credentialed teachers trained in effective online instruction. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) under the leadership of the commissioner of education, administers the TxVSN, sets standards for and approves TxVSN courses and professional development for online teachers, and has fiscal responsibility for the network. Education Service Center (ESC) Region 10 oversees the day-to-day operations of the TxVSN network. The TxVSN is made up of two components—the [...]

Texas Virtual School Networkkristina@partnerstx.org2017-10-23T16:03:54-05:00

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