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7 12, 2016

Feds to visit Texas to ask residents about special education

2017-06-30T16:21:22-05:00

The U.S. Department of Education is coming to Texas to to continue an investigation into whether the state is illegally keeping students with disabilities out of special education services after learning of the Houston Chronicle articles on special ed services in TX. Federal officials will hold public “listening sessions” with students, parents, advocates and educators in Houston, Dallas, Austin, El Paso and Edinburg next month, the department said. The meetings will take place during the week of Dec. 12. […]

Feds to visit Texas to ask residents about special education2017-06-30T16:21:22-05:00
7 12, 2016

2015–16 Texas Academic Performance Report

2017-06-30T16:11:06-05:00

TEA has posted district and campus performance ratings (overall and special education). Most will say "met expectations" for both areas, but I found one district that said needs intervention and one that said needs substantial intervention for special ed. You can access this report at https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/tapr/2016/srch.html?srch=D Chuck Noe, PRN Education Specialist

2015–16 Texas Academic Performance Report2017-06-30T16:11:06-05:00
5 12, 2016

Building a Just Society: Why Diversity & Inclusive Education Matter

2017-06-30T16:11:49-05:00

This month, we want to talk about why inclusive education is important, and why ensuring that special education support is provided in a student’s least restrictive environment matters not only in the short term, but also in the long run. DREDF is founded on the idea that disability rights are civil and human rights. In the Parent Training and Information Center (PTI), we work to train, support and empower parents and community partners to keep children with disabilities in their most inclusive, least restrictive educational settings, and to ensure that if children need a different kind of setting for some or [...]

Building a Just Society: Why Diversity & Inclusive Education Matter2017-06-30T16:11:49-05:00
28 10, 2016

Development of TX Rules on Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Importance of Input from Parents of Children with Disabilities & Advocates

2017-06-30T16:13:18-05:00

The ESSA is replacing the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).  The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is the lead agency developing the Texas state plan which must determine how the new federal law will affect accountability, funding, school improvement, and grant-making systems.  “The passage of ESSA has created a unique opportunity to inform Texas’ education policy,” said Commissioner Morath. “However, we need input from all parts of our state to ensure that, under ESSA, all students in Texas can receive a high-quality education that prepares them for the future.” The online ESSA survey, which will take less than ten minutes to [...]

Development of TX Rules on Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Importance of Input from Parents of Children with Disabilities & Advocates2017-06-30T16:13:18-05:00
7 10, 2016

Plan Ahead for an Effective Meeting About Your Child’s Behavior Needs

2019-05-30T13:55:46-05:00

As a parent, you may find yourself among competing approaches to handling behavior concerns.  Planning ahead for an individualized meeting about your child’s behavior needs will help you explain your own ideas about the best way to help your child in addition to listening to the ideas of others.

Plan Ahead for an Effective Meeting About Your Child’s Behavior Needs2019-05-30T13:55:46-05:00
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