How the Betsy DeVos Nomination Could Effect Students with Disabilities
Scott Sargrad’s article in the U.S. News explains how Betsy DeVos is a danger to students with disabilities. Scott Sargrad is the managing director for K-12 education policy at the Center for American Progress. Prior to joining the Center for American Progress, Sargrad served as the deputy assistant secretary for […]
Texas Schools and Districts Received Their Letter Grades
Texas schools and districts received their letter grades from the state for the 2015-2016 accountability ratings last week. The letter grades received are what schools and districts would of received if the new rating system had of been in place. The letter grades do not take the place of the […]
Examples of Procedural & Substantive Violations Committed By School Districts
Two major types of IEP errors are most common, procedural and substantive. Procedural obligations compel school personnel to follow the specific requirements of the law when developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The substantive obligations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) require IEP teams to develop and implement […]
Part Seven of the Houston Chronicle article “Denied” has been Published: Texas’ Special Education Cap Drives Families Out of Public Schools
There is a new installment of the Houston Chronicle article “Denied”. Part seven explains how some families have been driven out of Texas public schools. Below are links to all seven parts of the Chronicle investigation. A Chronicle Investigation About this series Part 1: How Texas keeps tens of thousands […]