ARD/IEP Supports

ARD/IEP Supports, Child Find, Evaluation

Review of Existing Evaluation Data and Reevaluation: Question and Answer Document

This question-and-answer document is intended to provide guidance and best practices to LEAs regarding the REED and reevaluation processes.

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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, Child Find, Evaluation, State Guidance

Guidance for the Comprehensive Evaluation of Specific Learning Disabilities

TEA's technical assistance guide to support LEAs and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate students suspected of having an SLD.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, ARD/IEP Supports

A Step Toward IEP Quality and Rigor for Students with Complex Access Needs

Develop high-quality IEP components for students with significant cognitive disabilities using the Quality & Rigor Rubric.

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ARD/IEP Supports, Autism, Behavior, Inclusion, Instruction, MTSS

TEKS Behavior Alignment- ARD Committee Guide

Companion guide for Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committees to support implementation and decision-making alongside the TEKS Behavior Alignment Tool.

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Inclusion, Instruction, ARD/IEP Supports

Specially Designed Instruction Guide

This guide provides school systems with a foundation for building a shared understanding of SDI with practical examples and how SDI applies to IEPs.

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ARD/IEP Supports, Instruction

Data Collection and Progress Monitoring

The resources in this collection help Texas educators meet IDEA requirements by supporting IEP-aligned data collection, progress tracking, and family communication.

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