Items That Should be Included in Every Individualized Education Program (IEP)
1. A statement of the child’s Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP). Present Levels of Academic and Functional Performance includes academic achievement and functional performance including how the child’s disability affects the child’s involvement and progress in the general curriculum. Academic achievement refers to a child’s performance […]
Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) Update
Sunset legislation passed during the 84th Texas Legislative Session (January 13, 2015-June 1, 2015) requires the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) to transfer its programs and functions to either the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) or Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on September 1, 2016. Sunset is the regular […]
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. Infants and […]
Special Education Acronyms
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act ADD Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder AEP Alternative Education Program AI Auditory Impairment APE Adapted Physical Education ARD Admission, Review & Dismissal AU Autism BIP Behavior Intervention Plan CBI Community Based Instruction DARS Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services DB Deaf Blind […]
2015 Changes to State Regulations for Special Education in Texas
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) modified its rule on Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings to revise the current committee meeting procedures–19 Tex. Admin. Code § 89.1050. The rule no longer requires several aspects of the ARD committee report that you may be accustomed to. Below is a list of […]