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Special Education Referral for Initial Evaluation Quick Guide

Key points and important resources for local education agencies (LEAs) to consider for receiving referrals and requests for initial evaluations.

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Fidelity Checklist and Reflection Tool: Conducting Necessary Transition Assessments

This self-check will help you determine where your district is currently performing in regard to conducting transition assessments

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ARD/IEP Supports, Evaluation

Prior Written Notice-Legal Requirements and Best Practices

Reviews the legal requirements of a prior written notice as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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State Guidance, ARD/IEP Supports, Evaluation

SPEDTex

SPEDTex, the Special Education Information Center in Texas, is a website with resources and a call center to support families of students served through special education.

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Evaluation

Evaluation provides resources to assist LEAs with obtaining informed consent, conducting evaluations, and identifying disability conditions.

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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.

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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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Special Education Informed Consent Legal Requirements and Best Practices

Requirements and best practices for obtaining informed consent for conducting evaluations and initiating special education and related services.

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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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Referral to Special Education

Referral to Special Education provides resources to assist LEAs in the decision-making process for special education evaluation for a student.

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Evaluation

Special Education Referral for Initial Evaluation Quick Guide

Fidelity Checklist and Reflection Tool: Conducting Necessary Transition Assessments

Prior Written Notice-Legal Requirements and Best Practices

SPEDTex

Evaluation

Family Engagement Framework: A Resource for School Administrators

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

Special Education Informed Consent Legal Requirements and Best Practices

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

Referral to Special Education

Texas Evaluation Contacts

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