Special Education

12 10, 2017

When, Where and How are Disabilities Diagnosed?

Zach Hidalgo2018-07-23T14:20:09-05:00

Children may be diagnosed with a disability by a medical provider or by the school district. However, one must understand that being simply diagnosed with a disability is not a guarantee of services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Having a disability is the first question when determining if a student qualifies. The evaluation team must also answer two additional questions: Does the disability impact the child’s educational progress? Does the child need specially designed instruction (which is the IDEA definition of special education)? […]

When, Where and How are Disabilities Diagnosed?Zach Hidalgo2018-07-23T14:20:09-05:00

11 10, 2017

How Do I Get Special Education Services for My Child with Special Needs?

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:20:24-05:00

When children are struggling in school, it is important to determine whether a learning, cognitive, and/or physical disability is affecting your child’s educational performance. If this is the case, your child may be eligible for special education services and related services that can help your child to succeed. This article from the Friendship Circle Blog discusses the evaluation process and your child’s legal rights in the classroom setting. Special education law is expansive and thorough. This article will serve as only a brief summary of the pertinent laws. […]

How Do I Get Special Education Services for My Child with Special Needs?kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:20:24-05:00

10 10, 2017

Is My Child Making Progress Towards IEP Goals?

Zach Hidalgo2019-07-02T15:29:28-05:00

By the time “Mrs. Bailey” contacted a professional to evaluate her son, she had been receiving quarterly progress reports from his public school for five years, telling her that Kevin was making progress toward achieving the academic goals listed in his Individualized Education Program (IEP). However, her observations of Kevin’s homework and the graded school work that came home didn’t match the school’s evaluation, and she wanted a psychologist to provide a “second opinion.” The outside evaluation confirmed his mother’s concerns — he had deficits in math calculation and written expression skills. In fact, Kevin’s written expression skills were severely delayed [...]

Is My Child Making Progress Towards IEP Goals?Zach Hidalgo2019-07-02T15:29:28-05:00

9 10, 2017

9 Things Every Parent Should Know About the “10 Day Rule”

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:21:05-05:00

Sometimes, a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Consider, for example, the widespread belief that there is a ten day limit on the number of days that a child with disabilities can be suspended from school. As with many widespread beliefs, the common version of the rule is only partially true. Here are nine things that every parent should know about the so-called “ten-day” rule and the laws governing the suspension of children with disabilities who are entitled to services under IDEA: […]

9 Things Every Parent Should Know About the “10 Day Rule”kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:21:05-05:00

4 10, 2017

Writing IEP Goals

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-10-03T14:35:16-05:00

Creating an IEP with a team of people who are all there to design a good educational program for one unique child can be a pleasure. It can also be very productive. When the whole team has the same level of understanding about IEPs, it is even better. Sounds like crazy talk? Just ask those who have seen it happen. The big winner here is the child. A Lesson in Writing IEP Goals An IEP is good educational programming. Good IEPs set the standard for good education. Each part of the IEP addresses an important part of educational planning. The IEP [...]

Writing IEP Goalskristina@partnerstx.org2019-10-03T14:35:16-05:00

4 10, 2017

5 Common Techniques for Helping Struggling Students

Zach Hidalgo2019-10-03T10:56:23-05:00

Teachers know that students walk into their classrooms with a wide range of abilities. But teachers try to find ways to meet the needs of all students, including those with learning and attention issues. Here are five common teaching methods. 1. Differentiated Instruction With this approach, teachers change and switch around what students need to learn, how they’ll learn it, and how to get the material across to them. When a student struggles in one area, the teacher creates a plan that includes extra practice, step-by-step directions, and special homework. Find out more about differentiated instruction. 2. Scaffolding This is a [...]

5 Common Techniques for Helping Struggling StudentsZach Hidalgo2019-10-03T10:56:23-05:00

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