ARD/IEP Supports

Transition, Evaluation, ARD/IEP Supports

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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Autism, Transition, ARD/IEP Supports

A Good Transition Plan

What does a good transition plan entail? Dr. Carter explains.

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ARD/IEP Supports

Best Practices for Conducting a Virtual Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee Meeting

Overview of requirements for an ARD committee meeting and tips for preparing and engaging staff and families in the virtual format.

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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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ARD/IEP Supports, State Guidance

Data Collection for Progress Monitoring Essential Elements

Designed to support educators and ARD committees in establishing systematic, effective practices for monitoring student progress toward IEP goals.

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ARD/IEP Supports, Autism, Behavior, Inclusion, Instruction, MTSS

TEKS Behavior Alignment- Educator Guide

Companion guide for General and Special Educators to support implementation and decision-making alongside the TEKS Behavior Alignment Tool.

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ARD/IEP Supports, Child Find, Behavior, Inclusion, MTSS

Administrator Toolkit: SPED and Intervention 101

The resources in this collection provide campus administrators with the knowledge needed to support students who have or are suspected of having a disability and their teachers.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion, Instruction, ARD/IEP Supports, Assistive Technology

Administrator Interview Resource for Educators Working with Students with Complex Access Needs

This resource was created to assist administrators when interviewing educator applicants who will support students with complex access needs.

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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

Fidelity Checklist and Reflection Tool: Conducting Necessary Transition Assessments

A Good Transition Plan

Best Practices for Conducting a Virtual Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee Meeting

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

PLAAFP Excerpt Document For a Student with Complex Access Needs

Data Collection for Progress Monitoring Essential Elements

TEKS Behavior Alignment- Educator Guide

Administrator Toolkit: SPED and Intervention 101

Administrator Interview Resource for Educators Working with Students with Complex Access Needs

Data Collection: Frequency Recording

Texas ARD/IEP Supports Contacts

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