Individualized Education Program

11 07, 2018

Comments that Parents Hear: “We only provide social skills training for students with Autism.”

kristina@partnerstx.org2025-01-08T10:37:46-06:00

In this edition of the Comments that Parents Hear blog posts, Chuck Noe, Education Specialist, addresses comments parents often face when trying to obtain social skills training for their child: “Your child does not have social skills deficits.” “We do not provide social skills training.” “We only provide social skills training for students with Autism.” […]

Comments that Parents Hear: “We only provide social skills training for students with Autism.”kristina@partnerstx.org2025-01-08T10:37:46-06:00

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

27 06, 2018

Supplementary Aids and Services | Key Definitions in IDEA

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-11-14T14:11:06-06:00

Supplementary aids and services are often critical elements in supporting the education of children with disabilities in regular classes and their participation in a range of other school activities.

Supplementary Aids and Services | Key Definitions in IDEAkristina@partnerstx.org2019-11-14T14:11:06-06:00

27 06, 2018

Related Services | Key Definitions in IDEA

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-11-14T14:16:06-06:00

The related services that a student receives are based upon his or her unique needs related to disability. So it’s important to know what kinds of related services are available and which would appropriately support the student’s learning.

Related Services | Key Definitions in IDEAkristina@partnerstx.org2019-11-14T14:16:06-06:00

29 05, 2018

LRE | Key Definitions in IDEA

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-10-15T14:42:47-05:00

LRE is an acronym that stands for least restrictive environment. IDEA does not define “least restrictive environment” in its definitions section. However, it requires that each student receive special education and related services in the “least restrictive environment” and describes what this means.

LRE | Key Definitions in IDEAkristina@partnerstx.org2019-10-15T14:42:47-05:00

16 05, 2018

Options for Summer Services for Students with Disabilities

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:39:57-05:00

A variety of situations arise where parents, and others feel that summer services for a student would be beneficial so that they do not regress in certain skills, continue their multisensory reading program, or gain more access to the general curriculum, and perhaps perform closer to their grade level. IDEA rules require schools to provide extended school year (ESY) services when an ARD/IEP team determine they are needed for the provision of FAPE to a student. States develop standards for providing ESY. Some states, and Texas have chosen a standard that focuses on a student regressing in important or crucial skills. [...]

Options for Summer Services for Students with Disabilitieskristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:39:57-05:00

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