Special Education

27 09, 2016

Supported Decision-Making

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-30T11:44:22-05:00

Most people with disabilities can manage their own affairs with assistance and guidance from a person whom they trust and do not need a guardian. There are many alternatives to guardianship that give people with disabilities support to make decisions without taking away their rights. During the 84th Texas Legislative Session in 2015, legislators passed new laws that make Texas the first state to have laws recognizing supported decision-making agreements as an alternative to guardianship. Continue reading this informative article from Disability Rights Texas to learn more about supported decision-making. What Is Supported Decision-Making? Supported decision-making allows individuals to make their own decisions and stay in charge of [...]

Supported Decision-Makingkristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-30T11:44:22-05:00

26 09, 2016

Rethinking Discipline

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-30T11:50:40-05:00

Teachers and students deserve school environments that are safe, supportive, and conducive to teaching and learning. Creating a supportive school climate—and decreasing suspensions and expulsions—requires close attention to the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of all students.

Rethinking Disciplinekristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-30T11:50:40-05:00

26 09, 2016

Cameras in the Classroom

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-30T11:53:06-05:00

During the 2015 session, the Texas legislature passed a law (SB 507) requiring video tapping in certain special education classrooms in Texas public schools; an action that drew national attention.

Cameras in the Classroomkristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-30T11:53:06-05:00

13 09, 2016

Changes to STAAR A Testing

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-30T12:15:56-05:00

After December 2016, STAAR A & STAAR L test forms will no longer be used. This change means that schools must have enough computers for all students with disabilities & ELLs who need accommodations.

Changes to STAAR A Testingkristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-30T12:15:56-05:00

15 08, 2016

OSERS Letter to States Regarding Virtual Schools & IDEA Requirements

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-30T11:30:36-05:00

This guidance from the Office of Special Ed & Rehabilitative Services addresses the general supervision responsibilities by states and the applicability of IDEA’s child find provisions to children attending public virtual schools. The letter also clarifies the responsibility for providing a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to children with disabilities attending these schools.

OSERS Letter to States Regarding Virtual Schools & IDEA Requirementskristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-30T11:30:36-05:00

22 04, 2016

Videotapping of Special Education Classrooms

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-30T11:22:15-05:00

TEA has just published proposed rules on SB 507 concerning the videotapping of special education classrooms. The comment period runs until May 9th, 2016. At that time TEA staff will review the comments, and finalize the rules. They hope to have the rules go into effect by June 16, 2016.

Videotapping of Special Education Classroomskristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-30T11:22:15-05:00

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