ARD/IEP Supports

Child Find, ARD/IEP Supports

Special Education Referral Process for an Initial Evaluation

This handout will help the learner follow along with the Special Education Referral for Initial Evaluation Process-Guidance for Establishing Local Education Agency Procedures video.

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Inclusion, ARD/IEP Supports, Instruction

Texas SPED Quick Learns Collection

The Texas SPED Quick Learns is here! Part of the TEA Microlearning Series, this set of 6 videos covers essential topics for supporting students receiving special education services in a collaborative setting.

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ARD/IEP Supports

ARD 101

Best practices of a compliant ARD committee meeting and process.

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State Guidance, Instruction, ARD/IEP Supports, Transition

Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Special Education: Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions received by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) relating to CTE and students served by special education.

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ARD/IEP Supports, State Guidance

Question and Answer: Individualized Education Program (IEP) Measurable Annual Goals

Guidance and best practices for writing measurable IEP goals that ensure involvement and progress in the student’s grade-level academic standards.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, ARD/IEP Supports

IEP Quality and Rigor Rubric

This document guides the development of PLAAFP, goals/objectives, and progress monitoring methods of the individualized education program of students with significant cognitive disabilities.

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Transition, ARD/IEP Supports

Writing Appropriate Measurable Postsecondary Goals Fidelity Checklist and Reflection Tool

This self-check measures progress in writing postsecondary goals for students with disabilities. Identify strengths and areas of need.

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Inclusion, ARD/IEP Supports, Instruction

Guidelines for Co-Teaching in Texas Field User Guide

The purpose of this document is to provide examples of how the different co-teaching approaches can be combined and utilized during instruction.

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Inclusion, ARD/IEP Supports

Integrating Instructional Models to Optimize Student Learning - Texas SPED Quick Learns

The Texas SPED Quick Learns is part of the TEA Microlearning Series featuring Integrating Instructional Models to Optimize Student Learning. This video provides an understanding of how these techniques can support the implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM).

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Inclusion, ARD/IEP Supports, Instruction

Working With Paraprofessionals Field User Guide

The purpose of this document is to assist educators in maximizing the collaboration and participation of a paraprofessional in the classroom.

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ARD/IEP Supports

Special Education Referral Process for an Initial Evaluation

Texas SPED Quick Learns Collection

ARD 101

Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Special Education: Frequently Asked Questions

Question and Answer: Individualized Education Program (IEP) Measurable Annual Goals

IEP Quality and Rigor Rubric

Writing Appropriate Measurable Postsecondary Goals Fidelity Checklist and Reflection Tool

Guidelines for Co-Teaching in Texas Field User Guide

Integrating Instructional Models to Optimize Student Learning - Texas SPED Quick Learns

Working With Paraprofessionals Field User Guide

Texas ARD/IEP Supports Contacts

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