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11 12, 2017

Tutoring as a Direct Service in IDEA

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-12-11T11:42:51-06:00

Too often public schools do not have, within their educational structure, someone who is trained to provide direct one to one tutoring, nor do they have the staffing to provide such. Tutoring is typically provided at least one period per day if the child attends a private special education school, such as one of the Orton-Gillingham based (reading) programs around the country. This period of tutoring is not viewed as either an accommodation or modification, but a direct educational service. Tutoring and/or direct one to one remediation of a required academic skill, such as reading, is clearly supported in IDEA 2004. If [...]

Tutoring as a Direct Service in IDEAkristina@partnerstx.org2017-12-11T11:42:51-06:00

11 12, 2017

New Q&A on FAPE issued following Supreme Court decision

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-12-11T11:01:13-06:00

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) announced this month its release of a Question and Answer (Q&A) document addressing the Endrew F. decision. OSERS is issuing this Q&A document to provide parents and other stakeholders information on the issues addressed in Endrew F. and the impact of the Court’s decision on the implementation of IDEA. The Q&A explains the case and provides a summary of the Court’s final decision and prior case law addressing the FAPE standard. The document also explains how FAPE is currently defined, clarifies the standard for determining FAPE and addresses how this ruling can support children with disabilities. [...]

New Q&A on FAPE issued following Supreme Court decisionkristina@partnerstx.org2017-12-11T11:01:13-06:00

11 12, 2017

School Evaluations for Emotional Challenges

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-10-16T16:35:04-05:00

When a child’s emotional needs get in the way of his or her education, a request can be made for an assessment to see if the needs are severe enough for Special Education or a 504 plan. Put this request in writing. If your child is already in Special Education, the assessment would find out if counseling should be added to the IEP as a related service. Because Special Education counseling is to help students with their emotions so they can benefit from their education, when writing a request for an evaluation, use school examples. Areas might be grades and meeting [...]

School Evaluations for Emotional Challengeskristina@partnerstx.org2018-10-16T16:35:04-05:00

7 12, 2017

School Says, “No Advanced Classes for Kids with IEPs”, Now What?

Zach Hidalgo2018-07-23T14:29:12-05:00

My child has a learning disability. Her teachers want her to enroll in advanced classes. She is eligible based on her test scores and school performance. The School will not let her enroll her because she has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). What are her legal rights? Wrightslaw.com says: Your child has an IEP because she is a child with a disability that adversely affects her education. Because of her disability, she needs special education and related services.” 20 U.S.C. § 1401 (3). Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Ed., p. 49. Children with IEPs receive protection from discrimination under Section 504 [...]

School Says, “No Advanced Classes for Kids with IEPs”, Now What?Zach Hidalgo2018-07-23T14:29:12-05:00

7 12, 2017

Positive Emotions: Helping a Teen with LD Cope Better with Stress

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:29:25-05:00

With mounds of homework, looming SAT tests, and worries about the future – being a teen in today’s world can be incredibly stressful. Add a learning disability (LD) to the mix, and you’ve no doubt witnessed your fair share of short fuses. You can’t eliminate stress altogether for your teen – nor would you want to. But when stress is taking too high a toll, what’s the answer? A growing body of research shows that instilling positive emotions, such as gratitude, hope, awe, and compassion, can make a big difference. Not only can it counteract the fight-or-flight stress response and improve [...]

Positive Emotions: Helping a Teen with LD Cope Better with Stresskristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:29:25-05:00

6 12, 2017

6 Tips to Help Kids With Impulsivity Issues Handle Gift Exchanges

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:29:36-05:00

Opening presents is supposed to be fun, not frustrating. But for kids who have trouble with impulsivity, gift exchanges can be full of potential pitfalls. Here’s what to look out for, and how you can help before the big day and in the moment. […]

6 Tips to Help Kids With Impulsivity Issues Handle Gift Exchangeskristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:29:36-05:00

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