Education Laws

6 08, 2018

What is Parental Consent?

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-08-06T13:37:57-05:00

One of parents’ most important rights is the right to give (or not give) their consent for certain actions of the school system with respect to their child with a disability. When the term consent is used in IDEA, or the term parental consent, it has the same meaning as the term informed written consent. It means that the parent has been fully informed regarding the action of the school system for which parental consent is being requested. […]

What is Parental Consent?kristina@partnerstx.org2018-08-06T13:37:57-05:00

23 07, 2018

Transportation and Children with Disabilities

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-23T16:56:47-05:00

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) includes transportation within its definition of “related services.” This means that students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) have the right to receive special transportation services if it is needed. Transportation and assistance may be provided to a child whose disability requires the child to: go to and from school; travel between schools; or move around inside of school buildings or around the school grounds. Some students with disabilities need special equipment such as separate or adapted buses, lifts and ramps. For example: Jenny uses a power wheelchair to get around her school. She has an IEP. She [...]

Transportation and Children with Disabilitieskristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-23T16:56:47-05:00

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

12 07, 2018

How to Disagree with the IEP Team Without Starting World War III

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-02-27T13:36:37-06:00

Many parents have questions about what to do when they are presented with an IEP that is not appropriate for their child. You should advise the IEP team that you don’t think the IEP is appropriate, that it does not provide your child with enough help or the right kind of help. You should use facts to support your position (i.e., facts from an evaluation of your child from a private sector evaluator, graphs of your child’s test scores). Be polite but firm. Tip: Think how Miss Manners handles difficult situations and use this idea to guide you. [...]

How to Disagree with the IEP Team Without Starting World War IIIkristina@partnerstx.org2019-02-27T13:36:37-06:00

12 07, 2018

10 Related Services Parents May Not Know About

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-12-10T16:58:27-06:00

In general, the term Related Service means: “services designed to enable a child with a disability to receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) as described in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) as may be required to assist a child with a disability to benefit from special education.”

10 Related Services Parents May Not Know Aboutkristina@partnerstx.org2019-12-10T16:58:27-06:00

11 07, 2018

Endrew F: A New Tool for Enhancing the Family Voice at the IEP Decision-making Table

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:31:38-05:00

A must-hear webinar featuring Diana MTK Autin and Michael Yudin examining the Endrew F. decision by the Supreme Court and its implications for the education of children and youth with disabilities. […]

Endrew F: A New Tool for Enhancing the Family Voice at the IEP Decision-making Tablekristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:31:38-05:00

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