kristina@partnerstx.org, Author at Partners Resource Network

21 06, 2017

TEA’s Special Education Data Sharing Request

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T15:06:45-05:00

On Monday, June 19, 2017, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) sent the following letter to school administrators titled “Special Education Data Sharing Request – Eligibility for Reimbursement”. Many parents might wonder if sharing IEPs with the state is a violation of confidentiality. FERPA rules allow state education agency staff to view records for several purposes, including research. We believe the U.S. Department of Education is most likely aware that this will be part of TEA’s response to their report of the investigation of special education services in Texas. ________________________________________ The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is committed to supporting districts, schools, and [...]

TEA’s Special Education Data Sharing Requestkristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T15:06:45-05:00

14 06, 2017

Congratulations Maria!

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T15:07:21-05:00

Maria Cordero of our TEAM PTI was the Keynote Speaker at the Border Region MHMR's 23rd Annual Conference in Laredo, Texas. Maria and her sons - Alan, James and Aaron - gave a motivational session for families. Congratulations, Maria and sons!

Congratulations Maria!kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T15:07:21-05:00

14 06, 2017

Texas Legislative Update for June 2017

kristina@partnerstx.org2025-01-09T13:18:27-06:00

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 [...]

Texas Legislative Update for June 2017kristina@partnerstx.org2025-01-09T13:18:27-06:00

14 06, 2017

Texas Success Initiative and Postsecondary Education

kristina@partnerstx.org2025-01-07T14:34:20-06:00

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.org2025-01-07T14:34:20-06:00

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

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