kristina@partnerstx.org, Author at Partners Resource Network

25 09, 2017

Manifestation Determination Q&A

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-10-02T14:25:14-05:00

What recourse does a parent have if he or she disagrees with the determination that his or her child’s behavior was not a manifestation of the child’s disability? The regulations, in 34 CFR §300.532(a), provide that the parent of a child with a disability who disagrees with the manifestation determination under 34 CFR §300.530(e) may appeal the decision by requesting a hearing. A parent also has the right to file a State complaint alleging a denial of a free appropriate public education and to request voluntary mediation under 34 CFR §300.506.” U.S. Department of Education, http://idea.ed.gov/explore/view/p/,root,dynamic,QaCorner,7,.html […]

Manifestation Determination Q&Akristina@partnerstx.org2017-10-02T14:25:14-05:00

20 09, 2017

Comments that Parents Hear: “We cannot/will not provide X service(s) to your child during after school activities or nonacademic services.”

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-09-20T21:15:15-05:00

If a parent, student or the school decides that the student will or should participate in nonacademic or extracurricular services and activities, the school must make plans that will allow the student to participate in these services and activities. As part of this process the IEP team must consider whether supplementary aids and services are “appropriate and necessary” to allow “an equal opportunity for participation”. If the student is provided aids, services or accommodations to allow them to participate in academic activities, then it would seem that these would probably be needed to allow “an equal opportunity for participation” in nonacademic [...]

Comments that Parents Hear: “We cannot/will not provide X service(s) to your child during after school activities or nonacademic services.”kristina@partnerstx.org2017-09-20T21:15:15-05:00

19 09, 2017

What can I do if the school isn’t following my child’s IEP?

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:06:28-05:00

It is important to always maintain a good relationship with your child’s school district. When difficulties arise, a parent needs to maintain that relationship. Sometimes parents find out or believe that the district is not following their child’s IEP. When this situation occurs, it is essential for the parent to act quickly and to take the right steps in resolving the issue. The first step is to write a letter to the principal. Many times the implementation or appropriate implementation of an IEP can be handled quickly and effectively by a school administrator. […]

What can I do if the school isn’t following my child’s IEP?kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:06:28-05:00

19 09, 2017

How Can We Help Kids With Transitions?

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:06:42-05:00

Many children struggle with transitions, which are common triggers for behaviors that range from annoying (whining, stalling) to upsetting (tantrums and meltdowns). There are many ways parents and teacher can help kids have an easier time with transitions — and be able to behave better—but it may take a little experimentation to find out what clicks with each particular child. These tools are useful to help kids of all stripes with transitions. But for kids with ADHD, anxiety, autism, or sensory processing, this kind of scaffolding is particularly crucial and can make the difference between a good day and a bad one. Over a period [...]

How Can We Help Kids With Transitions?kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:06:42-05:00

14 09, 2017

Texas Autism Supplement

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-21T10:30:55-05:00

Texas regulations (TAC 89.1055) require ARD/IEP committees to consider eleven strategies for students with autism. Schools sometimes use the term “Autism Supplement” to refer to a form that they use at ARD/IEP meetings to address these strategies. This fact sheet can help parents in the development of adequate and appropriate strategies for their child with autism.

Texas Autism Supplementkristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-21T10:30:55-05:00

11 09, 2017

HB 21 Passed in the 2017 Texas Legislature Special Session

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:07:11-05:00

Grant programs for students with Autism, and another for students with Dyslexia were approved. $20 million is budgeted to fund ten public or charter schools for each program for two years beginning in the 2018-19 school year. The programs are for children three through eight years of age. Parents must give consent for their child being in the program. The programs must incorporate: evidence-based and research-based design; the use of empirical data on student achievement and improvement; parental support and collaboration; the use of technology; meaningful inclusion; the ability to replicate the program for students statewide. […]

HB 21 Passed in the 2017 Texas Legislature Special Sessionkristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:07:11-05:00

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