Education Laws

19 10, 2018

Advocating for Your Child Using Endrew F.

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-10-03T11:25:48-05:00

The Supreme Court’s 2017 Endrew F. decision on the meaning of a free appropriate public education (FAPE) can help advocate for your child with disabilities. The case involved a boy with autism and ADHD, who made almost no progress on his IEP goals because his behavioral and academic needs weren’t addressed. The landmark decision is an opportunity to improve the services IEPs offer students. And it’s up to you as a parent to make the most of it. You can read the full Supreme Court decision ENDREW F., A MINOR, BY AND THROUGH HIS PARENTS AND NEXT FRIENDS, JOSEPH F. ET AL. v. [...]

Advocating for Your Child Using Endrew F.kristina@partnerstx.org2019-10-03T11:25:48-05:00

17 10, 2018

What to Do While You are Waiting for the Results of Your Child’s Evaluation

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-10-17T16:11:27-05:00

Don’t wait until your child’s eligibility for special education has been determined before taking steps to learn about the special education process, your child’s disability and needs, and how to help your child learn! Here are five things you can do while you wait! […]

What to Do While You are Waiting for the Results of Your Child’s Evaluationkristina@partnerstx.org2018-10-17T16:11:27-05:00

11 09, 2018

How to Request an Initial Evaluation for Special Education Eligibility from Disability Rights Texas

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-23T16:39:16-05:00

If you or someone you know thinks your child may have a disability and needs special education or related services to be involved in and make progress in school, then an evaluation for special education eligibility may be appropriate.

How to Request an Initial Evaluation for Special Education Eligibility from Disability Rights Texaskristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-23T16:39:16-05:00

29 08, 2018

New TEA Grants: Don’t Take Them for Granted

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-03-25T16:14:36-05:00

https://www.facebook.com/PRNTexas/videos/1851301521627569/ [rescue_spacing size="20px"] Multiple Texas Education Agency (TEA) grant opportunities, listed in the Special Education Strategic Plan, have been posted on the TEA website at: TAA Posted July 9, 2018. For more information on the new 12 TEA grants, please go to https://tea.texas.gov/TexasSPED/

New TEA Grants: Don’t Take Them for Grantedkristina@partnerstx.org2019-03-25T16:14:36-05:00

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

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