ARD/IEP Supports

Child Find, Evaluation, Early Childhood, Dyslexia and Other Related Disorders, State Guidance, ARD/IEP Supports

Parentally Placed Private School Children Quick Guide and FAQ

This quick guide highlights key points and important resources for local educational agencies (LEAs) to consider for children with disabilities enrolled by their parents in private schools, including religious, elementary, and secondary schools located in the LEA, as well as children with

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ARD/IEP Supports

Best Practices for Conducting a Virtual Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee Meeting

Overview of requirements for an ARD committee meeting and tips for preparing and engaging staff and families in the virtual format.

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Deaf/Hard of Hearing, ARD/IEP Supports, Evaluation

Communication Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

Overview of considerations to help guide assessment teams as they gather data to determine a Deaf or Hard of Hearing student’s communication needs.

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Deaf/Hard of Hearing, ARD/IEP Supports

Considering Least Restrictive Environment when Determining Placement: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

Describes components that must be considered before the ARD Committee can determine placement for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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ARD/IEP Supports, Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Instruction

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Instruction

Explore the key themes from Quality Indicator I: Alignment with State Standards in the Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities.

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Inclusion, ARD/IEP Supports, Instruction

Texas SPED Quick Learns Collection

The Texas SPED Quick Learns is here! Part of the TEA Microlearning Series, this set of 6 videos covers essential topics for supporting students receiving special education services in a collaborative setting.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, ARD/IEP Supports

PLAAFP Excerpt Document For a Student with Complex Access Needs

This document is an excerpt from a Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) document for a student with a significant cognitive disability and complex access needs and is discussed in the course A Step Toward IEP Quality and Rigor for Students with Complex Access

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State Guidance, Instruction, ARD/IEP Supports, Transition

Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Special Education: Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions received by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) relating to CTE and students served by special education.

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Inclusion, ARD/IEP Supports, Instruction

Working With Paraprofessionals Field User Guide

The purpose of this document is to assist educators in maximizing the collaboration and participation of a paraprofessional in the classroom.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, ARD/IEP Supports

Working as a Team: My First ARD Meeting

In this video, Bianca Salinas talks about having compassion for others and working as a team.

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ARD/IEP Supports

Parentally Placed Private School Children Quick Guide and FAQ

Best Practices for Conducting a Virtual Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee Meeting

Communication Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

Considering Least Restrictive Environment when Determining Placement: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Instruction

Texas SPED Quick Learns Collection

PLAAFP Excerpt Document For a Student with Complex Access Needs

Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Special Education: Frequently Asked Questions

Working With Paraprofessionals Field User Guide

Working as a Team: My First ARD Meeting

Texas ARD/IEP Supports Contacts

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