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15 11, 2017

Accommodations & Modifications

Zach Hidalgo2019-10-03T11:16:33-05:00

Every child with a disability has a right to attend general education classes and to have accommodations and modifications so they can be successful in those classes. These can include changes in the method of instruction, the curriculum, and the environment. Accommodations and modifications are important tools for a child to successfully accomplish Individualized Education Programs (IEP) goals and objectives and participate actively with other students in classroom and school activities. Accommodations are changes in how a student accesses information and demonstrates learning. Accommodations do not substantially change the instructional level, content, or performance criteria. The changes are made in order [...]

Accommodations & ModificationsZach Hidalgo2019-10-03T11:16:33-05:00

15 11, 2017

5 Benefits of Inclusion Classrooms

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-10-03T10:50:32-05:00

If your child is eligible for special education services, you may worry he’ll be placed in a different classroom than other kids his age. But most kids might be place in classrooms that are known as inclusion (or inclusive) classrooms. In an inclusion classroom, the general and special education teachers work together to meet your child’s needs. This is key. As Carl A. Cohn, Ed.D., executive director of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, points out, “It’s important for parents to realize that special education students are first and foremost general education students.” Many schools have inclusion classrooms. In part, that’s [...]

5 Benefits of Inclusion Classroomskristina@partnerstx.org2019-10-03T10:50:32-05:00

15 11, 2017

5 Inclusion Myths & Facts

Zach Hidalgo2020-08-04T13:31:20-05:00

Inclusion helps everyone become a contributing member of a community. Teachers report that the overall classroom climate becomes more respectful and productive when students with disabilities are included.

5 Inclusion Myths & FactsZach Hidalgo2020-08-04T13:31:20-05:00

10 11, 2017

Changes in Texas Law on Bullying

kristina@partnerstx.org2025-01-09T11:11:16-06:00

The Texas legislature has passed a law (SB 179) that adds to the rules on harassment, bullying and cyberbullying of a public school student or minor. Starting September 1, 2017, notice of alleged bullying must be given to the parent of the target student on or before the third business day after the incident is reported. The alleged bully’s parent is to be notified within a “reasonable time.” Chapter 37 is amended to allow for expulsion or DAEP for a student who 1) engages in bullying that encourages suicide; 2) incites violence through group bullying; or 3) releases or threatens [...]

Changes in Texas Law on Bullyingkristina@partnerstx.org2025-01-09T11:11:16-06:00

9 11, 2017

School Transfer for Victims of Bullying

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-07-02T15:25:37-05:00

The Texas legislature has enacted laws that adults may rely on when a student reports being the victim of bullying. Students should know the importance of reporting bullying or threats to a teacher or other adult as soon as possible.

School Transfer for Victims of Bullyingkristina@partnerstx.org2019-07-02T15:25:37-05:00

9 11, 2017

What is a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR)?

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-11-09T13:26:46-06:00

When a child with a disability engages in behavior or breaks a code of conduct and the school proposes to remove the child, the school must hold a hearing to determine if the child’s behavior was caused by his disability. This hearing, a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR), is a process to review all relevant information and the relationship between the child’s disability and the behavior. Consequences for problem behaviors should not discriminate against a child based on his disability. Yet, schools continue to suspend and expel students with disabilities for behavior caused by their disabilities. Based on practical experience, Attorney Bill [...]

What is a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR)?kristina@partnerstx.org2017-11-09T13:26:46-06:00

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