kristina@partnerstx.org, Author at Partners Resource Network

14 06, 2017

Texas Legislative Update for June 2017

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T15:07:33-05:00

Chuck Noe, PRN Education Specialist, shares his insights on newly signed Texas legislation. Please keep in mind that even though a bill is effective immediately, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) must go through the process of developing and posting rules before schools can begin implementing some of the laws. HB 657 An ARD committee (IEP team) may promote a student to the next grade level if the committee concludes that the student has made sufficient progress in the measurable academic goals contained in the student’s IEP despite not passing the STAAR. At the beginning of each school year, a district must [...]

Texas Legislative Update for June 2017kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T15:07:33-05:00

14 06, 2017

Texas Success Initiative and Postsecondary Education

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T15:07:57-05:00

Traditionally students with disabilities could enroll in any educational institution (community college, junior college, four year college/university), trade school or technical institute that would accept them. Recently, Texas passed legislation (Texas Success Initiative – TSI) designed to help postsecondary institutions determine, if a student is ready for college level coursework. […]

Texas Success Initiative and Postsecondary Educationkristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T15:07:57-05:00

14 06, 2017

Facilitated IEPs in Texas

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T15:08:44-05:00

In the last ten years, Texas has taken interest in the growing use of “facilitated IEPs” to assist in dealing with “difficult” IEP meetings and resolving disagreements. In 2013, the Texas passed legislation addressing facilitated IEPs. IEP facilitation offered by a school is now an option for resolving disputes. TAC 89.1196 (a) – IEP facilitation “refers to a method of alternative dispute resolution that involves the use of a trained facilitator to assist an admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee in developing an IEP for a student with a disability. The facilitator uses facilitation techniques to help the committee members communicate [...]

Facilitated IEPs in Texaskristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T15:08:44-05:00

13 06, 2017

What is a CRCG?

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T15:11:11-05:00

Unfortunately, Community Resource Coordination Groups (CRCG) are an asset that many parents, state agency staff and the general public are not aware of. A CRCG can provide help and support to many individuals with disabilities and their families while also supporting the efforts of professionals. […]

What is a CRCG?kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T15:11:11-05:00

13 06, 2017

Charter Schools in Texas

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-05-29T11:21:12-05:00

Charter schools differ from public schools in many ways and parents are often confused about them in general and specifically regarding serving children with disabilities. The purpose of Texas charter schools is to: (1) improve student learning; (2) increase the choice of learning opportunities within the public school system; (3) create professional opportunities that will attract new teachers to the public school system; (4) establish a new form of accountability for public schools; and (5) encourage different and innovative learning methods. […]

Charter Schools in Texaskristina@partnerstx.org2018-05-29T11:21:12-05:00

13 06, 2017

What is the Role of the School Nurse in Dealing with Students with Disabilities?

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-07-02T15:52:30-05:00

This is a question many parents of have – regardless of whether their child receives special education and related services or not.

What is the Role of the School Nurse in Dealing with Students with Disabilities?kristina@partnerstx.org2019-07-02T15:52:30-05:00

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