In ARD meetings, sometimes these terms are used interchangeably. However, there’s a big difference in the purpose of these terms. Accommodations affect how a student learns material. Accommodations help the student meet the same expectations…
NPR profiled a campus where the day starts with a dance party, birthdays are celebrated and one lucky student each day is crowned Student of the Day. All these activities foster a positive school climate…
Evaluators looking for updated trainings can now review the Updated Special Education Workshop Brochure! Some trainings do come at a cost, but others are FREE! Be sure to register for any trainings you are interested…
The countdown to STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests continue! Education Service Center, Region 20 (ESC20) has released sample STAAR Online tests here: http://www.esc20.net/default.aspx?name=ci_staar.SpecialEducation.STAAR-ASampleTests
LSSPs! NASP released a great infographic on the importance of LSSPs and our role in mental health. I recently had a campus experience a trauma and instead of reaching out to LSSP, the campus reached…
LSSPs! NASP is coming to San Antonio next week! Here is the Texas guide to NASP: https://tasp.memberclicks.net/assets/a%20texans%20guide%20to%20nasp%202017.pdf
The biggest Special Education story of the year in Texas continues with its controversy. Just recently, disability advocates have threatened to sue the Texas Education Agency if the state does not permanently remove a cap…
The Texas Education Agency in collaboration with the Education Service Center 18 have created a visual timeline for the process of Special Education. This can be very helpful in understanding the timelines of a process…
The STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests are just around the corner. Schools and teachers recommend all students testing to get a good night of sleep and eat a healthy breakfast. Below…