Special Education

29 08, 2018

Accommodations & Modifications

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-08-29T12:32:08-05:00

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 & Modificationskristina@partnerstx.org2018-08-29T12:32:08-05:00

27 08, 2018

Modifications, Accommodations, and Supports for Students

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-08-27T11:56:40-05:00

For many students with disabilities—and for many without—the key to success in the classroom lies in having appropriate adaptations, accommodations, and modifications made to the instruction and other classroom activities. Some adaptations are as simple as moving a distractible student to the front of the class or away from the pencil sharpener or the window. Other modifications may involve changing the way that material is presented or the way that students respond to show their learning. Adaptations, accommodations, and modifications need to be individualized for students, based upon their needs and their personal learning styles and interests. It is not always [...]

Modifications, Accommodations, and Supports for Studentskristina@partnerstx.org2018-08-27T11:56:40-05:00

16 08, 2018

Strategies to Obtain Special Education Services

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-12-10T17:08:10-06:00

Planning and preparation are on-going activities that contribute significantly to success in the ARD process. You cannot control what others do, but you can control what you do. Being prepared for problem-solving in the ARD meeting will help you to become a full-meaningful participant in the meeting, as well as to be respected by the other ARD team members.

Strategies to Obtain Special Education Serviceskristina@partnerstx.org2019-12-10T17:08:10-06:00

16 08, 2018

2018 State Determination Letters from OSERS

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-08-16T11:53:48-05:00

From the 2018 State Determination Letters from OSERS document revised July 24, 2018: The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services released State determinations on implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for Part B and Part C for fiscal year 2016. The 2004 Amendments to the IDEA require each State to develop a State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR) that evaluates the State’s efforts to implement the requirements and purposes of the IDEA, and describes how the State will improve its implementation. The Part B SPP/APR and Part C SPP/APR include Indicators [...]

2018 State Determination Letters from OSERSkristina@partnerstx.org2018-08-16T11:53:48-05:00

18 07, 2018

Special Education Corrective Action Response Requirements and Timelines

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T13:59:49-05:00

Yesterday, 7/17/2018, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) posted a letter to schools on actions in the special education corrective action plan that schools must begin preparing to do. Schools must: Collect and retain requests for evaluation data that includes the reason for the request and whether additional services are needed including the timeline for implementation. Annually distribute information to every enrolled student’s family regarding the following: child find and FAPE requirements under IDEA parent and students’ rights under IDEA contact information necessary to request an initial evaluation for a student they suspect of having a disability Confirm that their local special [...]

Special Education Corrective Action Response Requirements and Timelineskristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T13:59:49-05:00

30 05, 2018

Special Education | Key Definitions in IDEA

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-11-14T13:39:13-06:00

Special education is at the core of how schools address the needs of students with disabilities and support them in achieving the annual goals stated in their IEPs as aligned with the state’s academic content standards. Accordingly, how this term is defined in law and implemented in the real world is extremely important to students, families, and schools.

Special Education | Key Definitions in IDEAkristina@partnerstx.org2019-11-14T13:39:13-06:00

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