TDA 4: Dyslexia: From Child Find through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee Process - Asynchronous Training

Participants may take this course online by enrolling on TEAlearn.com. Participants may also take this course in person, by finding a trainer at their regional education service center. Visit our contact page to find contact information of a trainer in all 20 education service centers.

The Texas Dyslexia Academy (TDA) 4: Dyslexia: From Child Find through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee Process provides information about core special education concepts such as Child Find, Full Individual and Initial Evaluations (FIIEs), Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committees, and Individual Education Program (IEP) development. Participants will gain an understanding of:  

• IDEA
• Child Find requirements
• The referral process for an initial evaluation when a specific learning disability (SLD)/dyslexia is suspected
• Notice of Action- Prior Written Notice (PWN), Notice of Procedural Safeguards, and Overview of Special Education for Parents
• FIIE
• ARD committee meeting and IEP components
• Reevaluation process

Suggested staff: 

All educators and administrators, but primarily benefits educators who may have limited knowledge about special education processes.