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Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process Training

Gain knowledge of the SB IEP process, covering student data gathering, FIE, PLAAFP statement creation, measurable annual goals drafting, and implementing a data collection system to monitor progress.

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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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State Guidance, Child Find, Evaluation

Technical Assistance: Child Find and Evaluation

TEA's technical assistance guide to support LEAs in meeting their Child Find obligations

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Child Find Duty Quick Guide

Key points and resources for local education agencies (LEAs) to consider for implementing child find.

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ARD/IEP Supports, Child Find, Early Childhood, Evaluation

Aligned! 2025: From Child Find to IEP Implementation

Join education professionals from across the state for this exciting free virtual conference as we explore child find, evaluation, admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) supports, transition, and early childhood special education (ECSE) topics.

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Child Find, Evaluation

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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Child Find, ARD/IEP Supports

ARD Committee Manager Training

Master ARD committee management: best practices, compliance, data gathering, IEP documentation, and parent support.

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ARD/IEP Supports, Child Find, Evaluation, State Guidance

Guidance for the Comprehensive Evaluation of Specific Learning Disabilities

TEA's technical assistance guide to support LEAs and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate students suspected of having an SLD.

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Child Find, ARD/IEP Supports, Evaluation

Child Find Duty-Everyone's Responsibility

Gain a fundamental understanding of Child Find including the definition, purpose, and LEA requirements in this training course.

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Student Data Review Guide When Considering a Referral to Special Education

This guide supports school teams in analyzing student data and information to make informed decisions regarding referrals for special education.

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Texas Child Find Contacts

For support or resources, contact your regional Child Find specialist.

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