New online STAAR Guidelines
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has shared information on the new online version of STAAR that will be available beginning in March 2017. STAAR A (STAAR Accommodated) and STAAR L (linguistically accommodated English version of the STAAR) will no longer be used as the online version will take their place. What we […]
Implementation of True Inclusion: When Special Education is No Longer a Place
Check out this article written by a parent for the Springfield News-Leader about the true implementation of inclusion in the public school setting. http://www.news-leader.com/story/opinion/contributors/2016/07/21/implementation-true-inclusion-special-education-longer-place/87422842/
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 […]