Texas Education Agency (TEA) Releases Corrective Action Plan For Special Education
Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released it’s corrective action plan for Special Education in response to the 2016-2017 U.S. Department of Education investigation. https://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/News_and_Multimedia/Press_Releases/2018/ TEA_drafts_corrective_action_plan_for_special_education/ Commissioner of Education Mike Morath explained this initial plan is simply a first draft still requiring additional public comment and suggestions. A final plan will […]
A Couple of Inspirational Stories-Individuals with Autism Hired by Quest Diagnostics & A Generous Donation
Below are links to two inspirational stories concerning the special needs or as I say special opportunities community. The first link is to an article about Quest Diagnostics starting a jobs program for adults with disabilities. The second link is to an article about Cole Hamels and his wife who […]
Texas Failed to Educate Students with Disabilities-U.S. Department of Education Report Released
The U.S. Department of Education has released it’s report detailing its finding into Texas’ noncompliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and failing to educate students with disabilities. The federal investigation was sparked by an article series titled “Denied” in the Houston Chronicle. This series of articles took […]
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Guidance Documents Rescinded
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has revoked 25 guidance documents including some that clarify items concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The revoked guidance documents addressed such issues as service animals, accessible building practices, and 2016 letter on employment of people with disabilities. Disability advocates worry that taking away guidance documents […]
The IEP Analysis Project Saga Continues
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) now faces tons of questions over it’s failed IEP Analysis Project with the Georgia company, SPEDx. An internal TEA investigation dated November 17, 2017 found no misconduct with the SPEDx contract, however, questions still linger over the failed contract & project. Special Education advocates are […]