Quarterly Chronicle
for the Child Find, Evaluation, and ARD Supports Network
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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is committed to providing effective supports and guidance to Texas public schools in their implementation of strong and effective programs for students with disabilities. The purpose of this project is to increase capacity in Texas local education agencies (LEAs) regarding the implementation of effective practices related to child find, evaluation (including full and individual initial evaluations (FIIEs)) and the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) process. This will be accomplished through the development of easily accessible resources and professional development opportunities, both of which must reflect best practice regarding adult learning theory.
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NEW! Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee Manager Training
NEW! Question and Answer Document: Review of Existing Evaluation Data and Reevaluation
NEW! Writing Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) and Developing Measurable Annual Goals Recorded Webinar
NEW! Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process: Implications for Administrators
Contact your local regional education service center (ESC) for session information.
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NEW! Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process: Implications for Evaluation Personnel
Contact your local regional education service center (ESC) for session information.
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Question and Answer Doucment: Individualized Education Program (IEP) Measurable Annual Goals
Evaluating Dyslexia in the Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) Recorded Webinar
Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process Training
Contact your local region education service center (ESC) for session information.
Click HERE to contact your region ESC network representative for more details.
- Writing Effective Impact and Need Statements in the Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE)
- Reevaluations: From Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) to Evaluation
- Triangulating Data in the Full and Individual Evaluation: Telling the Student's Story
- Best Practices for Conducting a Virtual Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee Meeting
- Evaluations During the 2020-21 School Year
- ARD 101
- Documenting Growth in the FIE
- Evaluating Dysgraphia in the FIE
Dyslexia Handbook 2021 Update
On September 3rd, 2021, the State Board of Education (SBOE) gave final approval for updates to the Dyslexia Handbook. Some of the updates to the Dyslexia Handbook may require LEAs to make policy, procedure, and practice changes. The updated Dyslexia Handbook will go into effect on February 10th, 2022.
Dyslexia Handbook 2021 Update - Approved for second reading and final adoption by the Texas State Board of Education at its September 3, 2021 meeting. To be effective February 10, 2022.
LEAs are encouraged to inform staff and begin the process of preparing for implementation, so they are well positioned to be in compliance once the changes go into effect. Additional guidance and information will be released as the in-effect date approaches. For more information on the updated Dyslexia Handbook please click on the link below for the Letter To The Administrator Addressed.
Dyslexia Grant Award Program
Application Open January 24, 2022 - March 11, 2022
This grant program allows for Texas school districts and open-enrollment charters to apply for funding to increase local capacity to appropriately serve students with dyslexia.
LEAs will be able to apply for grant funding to provide:
A. high-quality training to classroom teachers and administrators in meeting the needs of students with dyslexia; and/or
B. training to intervention staff resulting in appropriate credentialing related to dyslexia.
Visit the Dyslexia Grant Award Program website to learn more about this grant and register for upcoming webinars!
Innovative Services for Students with Autism Grant Award Program
All Texas local education agencies (LEAs) are eligible to apply for grant funding to increase their capacity to implement innovative programs that effectively serve students with autism ages three through 21.
Visit the Innovative Services for Students with Autism Grant Award Program website to learn more about this grant and register for upcoming information sessions
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Email: childfindtx@esc4.net
Website: childfindtx.tea.texas.gov
Location: 7145 West Tidwell Road, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 713-744-6365