A comprehensive, well-written Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance statement, or PLAAFP, is the foundation of your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and is used to determine appropriate goals, services, supports, accommodations, and placement.
Hurricane season officially started on June 1, and experts predict we'll see more than normal this year. If there's a hurricane and you have to shelter in place, think about things like: Stocking up on food and water Making a plan for how to stay in touch with people Having a backup power source Putting together a "Go Bag" Knowing your transportation options Learn more about how to prepare for hurricanes - Hurricane Preparedness for Texans with Disabilities See the resources below for additional information to help you prepare for hurricanes: Emergency Ready Sheet Hurricane Preparedness – TexasLawHelp.org Hurricane Safety [...]
Join us for a crucial Special Education Services Feedback Session hosted by Partners Resource Network March 13, 2024 2 pm - 4 pm CT San Antonio, Texas Share your thoughts and connect with key figures such as David J. Cantrell, Deputy Director, and Glenna Wright-Gallo, Assistant Secretary from OSEP/OSERS. This is your opportunity to contribute valuable insights and experiences! Why be there? - Directly address concerns and suggestions with OSEP/OSERS. - Network with fellow military families. - Be a catalyst for change in special education services. Limited in-person seats available! Seize this chance to make a meaningful impact. To secure [...]
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology and the Office of Special Education Programs released a comprehensive guidance package designed to increase understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act’s (IDEA’s) assistive technology (AT) requirements, dispel common misconceptions regarding AT, and provide examples of the use of AT devices and services for children with disabilities, as well as to highlight the different AT requirements under Part C and Part B of IDEA. This package includes two parts: A joint Dear Colleague Letter from Glenna Wright-Gallo, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, and Roberto [...]
When my cell phone rings in the middle of the day and I see my son’s school is calling, I immediately have a moment of unease: did Matthew get hurt, is he sick, what happened that warrants this call in the middle of the day? Matthew is a sixth grader with Down syndrome, but I know these feelings are shared by parents of children with and without disabilities alike. I count myself lucky that with each of these calls I am relieved to hear about situations that, while important enough to call, are typically intended to share information about my [...]
The U.S. Department of Education issued its 2022 determinations for states and territories on their implementation of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). 2022 IDEA Implementation Determinations for Texas IDEA Part B Determination Texas' performance in meeting the requirements of IDEA Part B, which serves students with disabilities, ages 3 through 21: Needs Assistance (two or more consecutive years) IDEA Part C Determination Texas' performance in meeting the requirements of IDEA Part C, which serves infants and toddlers birth through age 2: Meets Requirements The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Office of Special Education Program (OSEP) [...]
