ARD/IEP Supports

Significant Cognitive Disabilities, ARD/IEP Supports, Instruction

Building a Foundation

The purpose of this series is to create a standard of high-quality instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities across the state of Texas. Each course in the series explores a Quality Indicator from the Rubric of Effective Practices.

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ARD/IEP Supports, Behavior, Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Autism, Evaluation, Instruction

Data Collection: Interval Recording

Interval recording involves observing whether a behavior occurs or does not occur during specified time periods and is useful for high-rate behaviors that are difficult to count and/or do not have a clear beginning or end.

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ARD/IEP Supports, Evaluation

Prior Written Notice Quick Guide

This document highlights the key points for local education agencies (LEAs) to notify parents/guardians with prior written notice.

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Child Find, ARD/IEP Supports, Evaluation

Child Find Duty-Everyone's Responsibility

Gain a fundamental understanding of Child Find including the definition, purpose, and LEA requirements in this training course.

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Deaf/Hard of Hearing, ARD/IEP Supports

Services for Emergent Bilingual Students: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

Support and guidance for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students who are Emergent Bilingual Students.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, ARD/IEP Supports

Alignment to State Standards: Involving Young Students in the IEP Process

In this video, Ayo Jones discusses ways to involve young students in the IEP process.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion, Instruction, ARD/IEP Supports, Assistive Technology

Administrator Interview Resource for Educators Working with Students with Complex Access Needs

This resource was created to assist administrators when interviewing educator applicants who will support students with complex access needs.

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

Planning for a Re-Evaluation

This course provides information about utilizing effective evaluation of English language skills or students who are DHH.

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Instruction, ARD/IEP Supports

New to Special Education Teacher Toolkit

The resources in this collection support new special education teachers with foundational tools and training on IEPs, ARD meetings, paraprofessional collaboration, and legal compliance—practical, easy to use, and aligned with state and federal guidelines.