Special Education

3 01, 2019

Making Your Case: Useful Strategies to Obtain Special Education Services

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-20T13:26:53-05:00

Planning and preparation are on-going activities that contribute significantly to success in the IEP process. You cannot control what others do, but you can control what you do. Being prepared for problem-solving in the IEP meeting (in Texas, this meeting is called an ARD) will help you to become a full, meaningful participant in the meeting, as well as to be respected by the other ARD team members. […]

Making Your Case: Useful Strategies to Obtain Special Education Serviceskristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-20T13:26:53-05:00

12 12, 2018

What Can I Do if I Think the School’s Evaluation is Wrong?

kristina@partnerstx.org2022-12-02T11:05:21-06:00

Ask for an Independent Evaluation If you think the school’s evaluation does not accurately measure your child’s need for special education, you may get an independent education evaluation (IEE) at your own expense and/or request an independent evaluation at the school’s expense. Download a sample letter for requesting an independent evaluation from the IDEA Manual > Independent evaluations are done by qualifed persons who are not employed by the school. You may ask the school how and where to get an independent evaluation or you may get the independent evaluation done by someone not recommended by the school, as long as this [...]

What Can I Do if I Think the School’s Evaluation is Wrong?kristina@partnerstx.org2022-12-02T11:05:21-06:00

11 12, 2018

New Collaborative Webinar Series with the Texas Education Agency in 2019

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-21T13:21:51-05:00

Partners Resource Network will be doing a series of collaborative webinars with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in 2019.

New Collaborative Webinar Series with the Texas Education Agency in 2019kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-21T13:21:51-05:00

30 10, 2018

Who Has the Information You Need?

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-23T13:50:05-05:00

The first step in getting services for your child is being prepared to explain what you want for your child and having information that supports your request. After you decide what your child needs, you must be able to clearly communicate to the appropriate person what you are requesting. Communicating with the appropriate person is the quickest, simplest way to resolve or address issues. […]

Who Has the Information You Need?kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-23T13:50:05-05:00

29 10, 2018

My Child’s IEP Doesn’t Seem to Be Working. Now What?

kristina@partnerstx.org2022-12-02T11:52:58-06:00

Are you concerned your child’s IEP isn’t working? Are you worried that even though the teacher is following the plan, your child still doesn’t seem to be making the progress you expect? Here are steps from Understood.org that you can take if you think your child’s IEP isn’t working. 1. Define what “not working” means to you It’s important to pinpoint what you’re worried about. Maybe your child is still frustrated with or having trouble with his homework. Perhaps you expected things to get easier sooner or that his grades would have improved. Or maybe you haven’t heard anything from the IEP team, and [...]

My Child’s IEP Doesn’t Seem to Be Working. Now What?kristina@partnerstx.org2022-12-02T11:52:58-06:00

29 10, 2018

Decision-Making Supports and Protections for a Young Adult

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-10-29T11:05:24-05:00

Even young adults on a typical developmental path don’t immediately begin making every decision, and assuming every responsibility, the day after they turn 18. There are a variety of supports for decision-making, both formal and informal, that parents of all young adults can consider, regardless of the young person’s disability or level of independence. Decision making supports can apply to medical, financial, educational and personal decisions. There are four main factors to consider in order to make a meaningful support plan for your individual young adult with his or her own unique needs. The factors are: autonomy, capacity, responsibility for consequences, [...]

Decision-Making Supports and Protections for a Young Adultkristina@partnerstx.org2018-10-29T11:05:24-05:00

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