Individualized Education Program

15 05, 2018

FAQs About Evaluations for Learning and Attention Issues

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:40:37-05:00

Deciding to have your child evaluated for learning and attention issues is a big step. You may have questions about the process. Here are some frequently asked questions about evaluations from Understood.org: What are the benefits of getting my child evaluated? The evaluation process can provide more information about the specific issues that are causing your child’s difficulty with learning. It’s also a way to see if your child is eligible for special education services. Having special education services can give your child extra support in the classroom to make learning a little easier. […]

FAQs About Evaluations for Learning and Attention Issueskristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:40:37-05:00

10 05, 2018

What Are Related Services and How Are They Provided?

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:41:52-05:00

Related services are the supportive services or activities necessary for some students with disabilities to maximize their educational outcomes. Any related service or support that helps a student to benefit from or achieve the goals set out in his or her individualized education program (IEP) should be provided by the appropriate related services personnel. Special education and related services are intended to be flexible to meet the needs of an individual student. Appropriately matched to those needs, related services can assist students with disabilities by helping them to: […]

What Are Related Services and How Are They Provided?kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:41:52-05:00

8 05, 2018

Can a Student Have Both an IEP and a 504 Plan?

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-10-03T11:53:33-05:00

It’s possible to have both, but it would be very unusual for your child to need both. Here’s why: Everything that’s in a 504 plan can be included in an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The IEP can also provide services and supports that would be not available in a 504 plan. So if your child qualifies for an IEP, typically there is no reason to also have a 504 plan. One instance in which a school might want to create a separate 504 plan is if a student who has an IEP breaks her hand. She might need some accommodations for [...]

Can a Student Have Both an IEP and a 504 Plan?kristina@partnerstx.org2019-10-03T11:53:33-05:00

1 05, 2018

Special Education Testing

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-05-01T16:04:17-05:00

Aspects of the Special Education Assessment Psychological Assessment (conducted by a school psychologist) – This evaluation may include cognitive assessments, look at emotional and behavioral concerns, and measures of adaptive functioning. Cognitive assessments measure a student’s intellectual abilities. It gives general information relative to other students the same age. The test shows how well he problem solves, how he best interprets information (visual, auditory, etc.), and measures other areas such as memory and speed of processing information. These assessments have an overall IQ score, which is comprised of various scales. Each assessment is different, but often the scales will focus on [...]

Special Education Testingkristina@partnerstx.org2018-05-01T16:04:17-05:00

20 04, 2018

15 Tips that Can Help Overcome Conflict in Special Education

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-04-20T14:29:37-05:00

Parents advocate for the welfare of their child. Educators advocate for the welfare of all the children in their school. To be effective, both groups must contribute to an atmosphere of collaboration so all parties can achieve a sense of comfort that their responsibility to the child has been satisfied. But why, then, is there so much conflict in the field of special education? The answer is relatively simple. Conflict in education is usually driven by inadequate information as to the character of the disability involved and the appropriate response. The following tips will help advocates, families, and educational professionals benefit [...]

15 Tips that Can Help Overcome Conflict in Special Educationkristina@partnerstx.org2018-04-20T14:29:37-05:00

28 03, 2018

Independent Educational Evaluations: It’s a Testy Business!

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-04-02T12:06:16-05:00

What is an IEE? The language regarding IEEs is found in the regulations implementing IDEA. Specifically, the right to an IEE is defined as: “A parent has the right to an independent educational evaluation at the public expense if the parent disagrees with an evaluation obtained by the public agency. However, the public agency may initiate a hearing under Reg, 300.506 of this subpart to show that its evaluation is appropriate. If the final decision is that the evaluation is appropriate, the parent still has the right to an independent educational evaluation, but not at the public expense.” (34 CFR. Part [...]

Independent Educational Evaluations: It’s a Testy Business!kristina@partnerstx.org2018-04-02T12:06:16-05:00

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