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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Inclusion, ARD/IEP Supports

Co-Teaching Approaches - Texas SPED Quick Learns

The Texas SPED Quick Learns is part of the TEA Microlearning Series featuring Co-Teaching Approaches. In this video, educators and instructional leaders will understand the six common co-teaching principles practiced in the classroom.

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

Data Collection: Frequency Recording

This data collection form is intended for use by teachers, paraprofessionals, and other service providers collecting data for student Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and baseline data to determine a need for new/updated IEP goals or behavior intervention. Frequency recording is a way to

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ARD/IEP Supports, Child Find, Evaluation, State Guidance

Reevaluations: From REED to Evaluation

Examination of regulations related to reevaluations, the process for conducting a REED, and best practices of a comprehensive reevaluation.

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

Data Collection: Duration Recording

Duration recording documents how long a student engages in a specified behavior. This type of data collection is appropriate for behaviors that have a distinct beginning and ending.

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Evaluation, ARD/IEP Supports

Writing Effective Impact and Need Statements in the Full and Individual Evaluation

Guidance for writing effective impact and need statements related to the student’s disability to develop the PLAAFP and draft an appropriate IEP.

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Inclusion, ARD/IEP Supports

Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) - Texas SPED Quick Learns

The Texas SPED Quick Learns is part of the TEA Microlearning Series featuring Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). In this video, educators and instructional leaders will understand what and how to implement SDI.

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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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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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Inclusion, ARD/IEP Supports, Instruction

Working With Paraprofessionals

This guide helps educators and administrators collaborate effectively with paraprofessionals in instructional settings, offering practical strategies and legal context for inclusive support.

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ARD/IEP Supports

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

Co-Teaching Approaches - Texas SPED Quick Learns

Data Collection: Frequency Recording

Reevaluations: From REED to Evaluation

Data Collection: Duration Recording

Writing Effective Impact and Need Statements in the Full and Individual Evaluation

Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) - Texas SPED Quick Learns

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

PLAAFP Excerpt Document For a Student with Complex Access Needs

Working With Paraprofessionals

Texas ARD/IEP Supports Contacts

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