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This resource on prior written notice will review the legal requirements as required by the IDEA, including language and timeframe, circumstances that trigger a notice, and content components that must be addressed and share best practices for completing an appropriate prior written notice.
This is a two-page guidance document explaining that the presence of a sensory impairment does not automatically rule out a specific learning disability (SLD) as an exclusionary factor. For some students, the sensory impairment may be a contributing factor but is not what is primarily causing the observed academic underachievement. For these students, a specific learning disability may also be present.
Participants will delve deeply into the science of teaching reading and, through hands-on activities aligned to kindergarten – grade 5 English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) standards, participants will explore how cognitive processes, associated with disabilities, including dyslexia and related disorders, impact the learning of foundational literacy skills. This session was developed by TEA's Inclusion in Texas Network and its content is aligned with the House Bill (HB) 3 Reading Academies; however, Kindergarten – 3 educators must still attend the HB 3 Reading Academies to meet the requirements of that legislation.
Attendees must attend both dates (July 6th and 7th 2022) and participate in session activities to receive credit (12 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits).
The English Learner Support Division is seeking your valuable input for the development of the TEA’s strategic plan aimed at improving outcomes for our 1.1 million emergent bilingual students. Please take a few minutes to complete one of the following surveys.
This new website is a one-stop shop to access information about early childhood programs and resources, such as health and development, parenting, child care and education, and eligibility. Resources made available are from TEA, the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Texas Department of State Health Services, and Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
We encourage you to check out the site and to help promote it to your networks.
Could you use some professional development focused on your work with students with autism? We've got you covered. Check out the Texas Statewide Leadership for Autism Training (TSLAT) network. Not only does this network house over 90 online courses and a robust video library for quick tips on a variety of topics, but they also have several mentoring guides to help mentors pinpoint the specific training LEA staff may need.
The Transition and Employment Guide is available in 3 new languages, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese!
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