ALIGNED! 2024
From Child Find to IEP Implementation (Virtual)
Dates: July 29-20, 2024
Time: 8:15 AM-3:45 PM
Format: Virtual
Cost: FREE
Join education professionals from across the state for this exciting free virtual conference as we explore child find, evaluation, and admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) supports topics. The Aligned! 2024: From Child Find to IEP Implementation conference provides expertise, best practices, and networking supports to assist public school district and charter schools.
Up to 12 CPE credit hours will be available for all attendees who participate in the live, synchronous sessions
Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process: Implications for Administrators
The focus of this session is to learn more about the Standards-Based IEP Process. The primary focus of the training is to review the role of the administrator (or LEA representative in an Admission, Review, or Dismissal (ARD) committee meeting in reviewing the full and individual evaluation (FIE), developing present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) development, drafting measurable annual goals, and objectives if appropriate, and creating a data collection system for progress monitoring. Participants will understand the importance of these components and how their alignment results in a well-developed, individualized program for students with disabilities. The intended audience for this training is administrators who participate as members of the ARD committee as the LEA representative and/or who will monitor and appraise special education teachers. The training will outline their responsibility for ensuring an appropriate individualized education program (IEP) for a student.
Date: June 6th
Time: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
Format: Virtual
Cost: Free
Dyslexia Handbook Final Draft Approved
On April 12, 2024, the State Board of Education (SBOE) approved the second reading and final adoption changes to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 74.28 which includes The Dyslexia Handbook. The final rule and accompanying figure will be filed with the Texas Register in accordance with the typical rulemaking calendar. The agency is posting the handbook that was adopted so that the community can begin to review it. Note that this is NOT to be considered the official handbook until it is posted in the Texas Register, which will be communicated to stakeholders.
Foundational Reading Lesson Set
The Foundational Reading Lesson Set provides Texas teachers with a set of instructional materials that can be used to create phonics lessons across the entire year. It includes routines for all components of phonics lessons as well as an entire year’s worth of materials. The materials are designed for students in first grade who are learning to read and students in first, second, and third grade who need additional instructional support. The language and words can be used with students across many levels. The clue cards are designed for primary grades and need to be replaced for some older students who are sensitive to the perception of doing activities designed for younger children.
Learning Ally Audiobook Solution
As the warmth of summer approaches, it's crucial to keep our students engaged and empowered through continuous learning. Research consistently highlights the importance of summer reading for academic growth, especially for students with special needs. Consistent reading over the summer months helps prevent the "summer slide" and ensures that students return to school in the fall ready to tackle new challenges.
Learning Ally is a groundbreaking audiobook solution designed to support students with learning differences. By providing access to a vast library of audiobooks, Learning Ally enables students to access grade-level content and develop essential literacy skills, regardless of reading level or disability.
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