kristina@partnerstx.org, Author at Partners Resource Network

4 01, 2017

How Will I Know if My Child is Making Progress?

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T16:08:38-05:00

Monitoring your child’s progress is important anytime, but it is especially important now that the school year is half over. Reports from the school are not always very specific. Where is the child in relation to his/her peers, the grade level curriculum, his/her IEP goals? The PRN website blog will be focusing on progress monitoring this month. We will be sharing articles and resources on grading and how to determine if your child is making progress towards IEP goals, a Section 504 plan, in RTI, and the general curriculum. You are encouraged to leave comments and ask questions at the end of [...]

How Will I Know if My Child is Making Progress?kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T16:08:38-05:00

3 01, 2017

What Protective Factors Lead to Resilience in Students with Dyslexia?

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T16:09:23-05:00

Students with dyslexia often experience anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem at levels far above their peers without dyslexia (Mugnaini et al., 2009). Despite these significant risks, many students with dyslexia dyslexia display remarkably adaptive functional outcomes.This article focuses on the protective factors and potential mechanisms that play a role in the success and positive adjustment of these students. Read the full article - What Protective Factors Lead to Resilience in Students with Dyslexia?

What Protective Factors Lead to Resilience in Students with Dyslexia?kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T16:09:23-05:00

8 12, 2016

Teen with dyslexia shares how she uses technology to read and write

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T16:10:17-05:00

If you want to be inspired, check out this video and meet Nichelle, a freshman in high school with Dyslexia. She's had challenges with reading and writing since kindergarten - but that hasn't stopped her! Hear how she has overcome her challenges and how using technology has helped her pull her grades up to A's and B's! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Epd6Ui0a-gQ&feature=youtu.be&w=500

Teen with dyslexia shares how she uses technology to read and writekristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T16:10:17-05:00

7 12, 2016

Proposed TEA Rules on Special Education

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T16:10:41-05:00

TEA has proposed changes in three sections of the state rules on students with disabilities. Public comment period on these proposed changes is Nov. 25 – December 27, 2016. The links for making comments on each of the 3 sections are available on the TEA website. Hearings on the first 2 proposed rule changes (Division 2 & 7) will be held December 8 & 9, 2016 at the TEA building in Austin. People can sign up to comment each morning. Please post your comments about the proposed rules below. You may see some changes or issues that I am overlooking. [...]

Proposed TEA Rules on Special Educationkristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T16:10:41-05:00

7 12, 2016

Feds to visit Texas to ask residents about special education

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T16:21:22-05:00

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 educationkristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T16:21:22-05:00

7 12, 2016

2015–16 Texas Academic Performance Report

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T16:11:06-05:00

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 Reportkristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T16:11:06-05:00

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