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18 07, 2018

Special Education Corrective Action Response Requirements and Timelines

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T13:59:49-05:00

Yesterday, 7/17/2018, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) posted a letter to schools on actions in the special education corrective action plan that schools must begin preparing to do. Schools must: Collect and retain requests for evaluation data that includes the reason for the request and whether additional services are needed including the timeline for implementation. Annually distribute information to every enrolled student’s family regarding the following: child find and FAPE requirements under IDEA parent and students’ rights under IDEA contact information necessary to request an initial evaluation for a student they suspect of having a disability Confirm that their local special [...]

Special Education Corrective Action Response Requirements and Timelineskristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T13:59:49-05:00

27 02, 2018

Responsibilities and Timelines Regarding Parent Requests for Special Education Evaluations under the IDEA, TEC, and TAC

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-02-27T10:42:11-06:00

A new “To The Administrator Addressed Correspondence” letter has been posted on the TEA website: February 26, 2018 TO THE ADMINISTRATOR ADDRESSED: SUBJECT: Responsibilities and Timelines Regarding Parent Requests for Special Education Evaluations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Texas Education Code (TEC), and the Texas Administrative Code (TAC). In late 2016, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) initiated visits to Texas to learn about referral, child find, and evaluation practices within the state’s special education system. On January 11, 2018, OSEP released a final monitoring report detailing its findings1 The purpose of [...]

Responsibilities and Timelines Regarding Parent Requests for Special Education Evaluations under the IDEA, TEC, and TACkristina@partnerstx.org2018-02-27T10:42:11-06:00

19 02, 2018

TEA extends survey deadline for special education corrective action draft plan

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-02-19T11:42:03-06:00

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has extended the comment deadline for its online survey soliciting feedback on a draft corrective action plan for special education. The online survey period will now run through Tuesday, Feb.20. At the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, TEA drafted an initial corrective action plan regarding the support and delivery of special education services in the state’s public schools. The initial draft addresses all issues identified in a recent federal monitoring report, including the proper identification of special education students and assuring access to appropriate services at the local level. The survey, which is available on the [...]

TEA extends survey deadline for special education corrective action draft plankristina@partnerstx.org2018-02-19T11:42:03-06:00

21 06, 2017

TEA’s Special Education Data Sharing Request

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T15:06:45-05:00

On Monday, June 19, 2017, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) sent the following letter to school administrators titled “Special Education Data Sharing Request – Eligibility for Reimbursement”. Many parents might wonder if sharing IEPs with the state is a violation of confidentiality. FERPA rules allow state education agency staff to view records for several purposes, including research. We believe the U.S. Department of Education is most likely aware that this will be part of TEA’s response to their report of the investigation of special education services in Texas. ________________________________________ The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is committed to supporting districts, schools, and [...]

TEA’s Special Education Data Sharing Requestkristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T15:06:45-05:00

6 01, 2017

TEA Special Education Dispute Resolution Systems Handbook

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-30T12:23:47-05:00

TEA has revised their Special Education Dispute Resolution Systems Handbook. PRN Education Specialist, Chuck Noe, has reviewed the Handbook and shares his perspective on changes that have been made to it.

TEA Special Education Dispute Resolution Systems Handbookkristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-30T12:23:47-05:00

7 12, 2016

Feds to visit Texas to ask residents about special education

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T16:21:22-05:00

The U.S. Department of Education is coming to Texas to to continue an investigation into whether the state is illegally keeping students with disabilities out of special education services after learning of the Houston Chronicle articles on special ed services in TX. Federal officials will hold public “listening sessions” with students, parents, advocates and educators in Houston, Dallas, Austin, El Paso and Edinburg next month, the department said. The meetings will take place during the week of Dec. 12. […]

Feds to visit Texas to ask residents about special educationkristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T16:21:22-05:00

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