Evaluation

Autism, Behavior, Evaluation, Inclusion, Transition

Texas Autism Conference

The Texas Autism Conference is an annual event sponsored by the Texas Education Agency. The conference's goal is to promote increased awareness and understanding of evidence-based practices, interventions, standards, and services in the area of autism.

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Autism, Evaluation

Texas Autism Resource Guide for Effective Teaching (TARGET)

TARGET supports schools with research-based practices from referral to program implementation, emphasizing peer-reviewed strategies for better outcomes.

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MTSS, Evaluation

Supports for Special Education Referrals

Explore using MTSS data for special education referrals. Learn how data informs the referral process, student evaluation, and IEP development.

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Autism, Behavior, Evaluation

What is a preference assessment?

Finding what works as reinforcers for students may involve a preference assessment. What is a preference assessment and how do you conduct one? Pennington explains.

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Autism, Evaluation

Differential Diagnosis and Identification of Autism

Part 8 of a series, discussing the process of differentiating autism from other similar disorders and the effects of delayed identification.

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ARD/IEP Supports, Child Find, Evaluation

Best Practices for Conducting a Virtual ARD Committee Meeting Handout

Handout that accompanies the Best Practices for Conducting a Virtual Admission, Review, and Dismissmal (ARD) Committee Meeting video.

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State Guidance, Blind/Visually Impaired, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Child Find, Evaluation

Sensory Impairments and Specific Learning Disabilities

TEA's FAQ regarding evaluating a student with a sensory impairment for a potential learning disability.

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State Guidance, ARD/IEP Supports, Evaluation

Family Engagement Framework: A Resource for School Administrators

This framework is essential for administrators and outlines six key elements of family engagement that can make a positive difference in the education of students with disabilities.