Gov. Abbott releases additional federal funding for education
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Topic: Special Education
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Local union member testifies at nation’s Capitol on special education funding
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TEA Faces Repercussions from Department of Education for Special Education Violations
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Education advocates raise red flag, question pitfalls of special education voucher program
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TEA Clarifies Remote Attendance Policy for 2020-2021
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Feedback needed on the impact of closures on children with disabilities and special medical needs
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As Houston union files lawsuit to stop a state takeover of HISD, a news report shows how TEA-backed charter schools are falling even further behind in offering special education services
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A reminder that video in special education classes can’t be used for evaluations
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School finance commission working group recommends allotments for dyslexia, early childhood ed
A welcomed improvement to the school finance system would be the creation of a dyslexia allotment to help districts properly serve students receiving “Section 504” service (a plan developed to ensure that a child who has a disability identified under the Rehabilitation Act receives services and accommodations needed to successfully learn). Currently, districts do not receive direct funding to support students...
Read MoreHouse committee delves into alternative assessments, changes to special education
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House committee to look at new ideas for evaluating student performance, effective special education programs
The House Public Education Committee will meet at the Capitol on May 24 at 10 a.m. to hold a public hearing looking at options for measuring student achievement beyond STAAR results. The committee will also look at TEKS in relation to measuring achievement, as well as a review of the Student Success Initiative. The committee then will hear testimony on...
Read MoreRegional hearings on state special-education plan set for April 12 and 16
The Texas Education Agency is seeking public comments at two public hearings on a draft strategic plan for special education prompted by federal findings that eligible students in Texas have been wrongfully denied access to services. The first hearing will open for witness sign-ups from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, at Education Service Center Region 1, 1900 West...
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