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8 01, 2018

How to Use IDEA 2004 to Improve Your Child’s Special Education

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:27:34-05:00

Prior to IDEA 2004 the standard for a Free, Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) was that schools had to provide services so that the child received some educational benefit. Congress said that the purpose of IDEA 2004 is to provide FAPE that “emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their (the child’s) unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment and independent living.” “Further education” is an outcome that had not been stated previously. This sets a higher standard for parents to push for their child. […]

How to Use IDEA 2004 to Improve Your Child’s Special Educationkristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:27:34-05:00

4 01, 2018

17 Tips for Getting Quality Special Education Services for Your Child

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-01-29T11:06:50-06:00

Before the IEP Meeting [rescue_toggle title=”Individualized Education Program”]The IEP is developed at a meeting with required staff and the parent(s). For more information on IEPs, click here. [/rescue_toggle] 1. Request Needed Assessments in Writing or Get Independent Assessments Your child can be assessed in any area of suspected disability and for any services needed for him to benefit from school. For example, assessments may be done to determine/identify: Reading or math levels Modifications needed to fully include your child Therapy services (OT, PT, speech, mental health) Assistive technology like a communication device. If you disagree with the school district’s assessment, you [...]

17 Tips for Getting Quality Special Education Services for Your Childkristina@partnerstx.org2019-01-29T11:06:50-06:00

3 01, 2018

I don’t think my child’s IEP is working, what do I do?

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:27:54-05:00

Before scheduling an IEP meeting to discuss your concerns, do some homework. Your initial concern may not be the primary cause of your child’s difficulty. 1. List each of your concerns. Next, look for data to support your concerns. Talk with the teacher informally if this feels comfortable. 2. Gather your child’s IEP and any assessments. If you aren’t sure you have everything, write a letter asking the school to provide you with copies. The school has 5 days to provide you with the information that you requested. 3. Review the assessments and IEP papers and make sure you understand these documents. [...]

I don’t think my child’s IEP is working, what do I do?kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:27:54-05:00

25 10, 2017

I Don’t Think My Child’s IEP Is Working as Well as It Should, What Do I Do?

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-11-28T09:16:42-06:00

Before scheduling an IEP meeting to discuss your concern, do some homework. Your initial concern may not be the primary cause of your child’s difficulty. 1. List each of your concerns. Next, look for data to support your concerns. Talk with the teacher informally if this feels comfortable. 2. Gather your child’s IEP and any assessments. If you aren’t sure you have everything, write a letter asking the school to provide you with copies. The school has 5 days to provide you with the information that you requested. 3. Review the assessments and IEP papers and make sure you understand these documents. [...]

I Don’t Think My Child’s IEP Is Working as Well as It Should, What Do I Do?kristina@partnerstx.org2018-11-28T09:16:42-06:00

23 10, 2017

The Texas Academic Achievement Record (AAR)

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-10-03T14:17:23-05:00

Parents are often confused about the rules regarding course credits, graduation programs/plans, and what a school can do regarding course accommodations and content modification. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) develops a Minimum Standards for the AAR document each year. The information in this post, much of it quoted heavily from the TEA document, can assist parents during ARD/IEP meetings to explore available options, if standard high school courses and/or content do not seem appropriate. “Each school district shall report the academic achievement record of students who have completed a minimum (MHSP), recommended (RHSP), or advanced (distinguished) high school program (DAP) on [...]

The Texas Academic Achievement Record (AAR)kristina@partnerstx.org2019-10-03T14:17:23-05:00

23 10, 2017

When Should Parents Receive ARD/IEP Paperwork?

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:16:44-05:00

By Chuck Noe, PRN Education Specialist I recently ran across a very interesting document on the Education Service Center (ESC) 13 website. It contains a Texas Education Agency (TEA) Q & A document on Prior Written Notice. There is no date on it, but a 2008 U.S. Department of Education letter is attached. What is interesting is a one page list of “Additional Information from TEA” – it says: “The bottom line on Prior Written Notice is that there are very rare instances when a change in a student’s IEP would not need to be documented by the LEA through Prior [...]

When Should Parents Receive ARD/IEP Paperwork?kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:16:44-05:00

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