New Transition Resource For Parents
What Is Transition Planning? Transition planning is a process mandated by the federal law, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), for all students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) in K-12 education. The purpose of transition planning is to facilitate the student’s move from school to life after high […]
Special Education Corrective Action Response Requirements and Timelines
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) sent a letter/notice this summer to all school districts informing administration of all the corrective actions listed in the Corrective Action Plan Response that they should actively be doing for the remaining of the calendar year. Of the 15 corrective actions school districts should be […]
Did Texas Break The Law By Spending Less On Students With Disabilities
Did the state of Texas break the law by spending $33.3 million less in 2011-2012 on the education of students with disabilities? A panel of three judges heard from both the state of Texas and the U.S. Department of Education on Wednesday, October 3rd, in New Orleans. The judges will […]
Draft of New Dyslexia Handbook Released
The draft of the new Dyslexia Handbook is available on the TEA (Texas Education Agency) website for public comment. It is the 2018 update on procedures concerning dyslexia and related disorders. Please submit feedback and/or proposed recommendations to TEA at dyslexia@tea.texas.gov. TEA asks that you be as specific in your […]
Shemica S. Allen on Montgomery Law Firm’s Sunday School Show
Shemica S. Allen will be a guest on the Montgomery Law Firm’s Sunday School Show tomorrow Sept 23 at 9:00 am cst/10:00 est to discuss advocacy & special education basics. Please join us to listen & ask questions!!! To listen go to https://praisephilly.com/listen-live/.