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by sherry.neeley
Mon Mar 09, 2020 6:18 pm
Forum: ARDs and IEPs
Topic: IEP to 504 and STAAR
Replies: 5
Views: 40506

Re: IEP to 504 and STAAR

For inclusion, repeat the words LRE Lease Restrictive Environment. The student's grades do not support removal from core classes unless a specific need that CANNOT be addressed in the classroom environment is needed (and supported by data)
by sherry.neeley
Mon Mar 09, 2020 6:15 pm
Forum: ARDs and IEPs
Topic: IEP to 504 and STAAR
Replies: 5
Views: 40506

Re: IEP to 504 and STAAR

This question requires a big and multifaceted answer, so hang with me. The easy stuff: The school would probably be thrilled to move a kid from an IEP to a 504. Yes, they'll lose a little bit of funding, but it removes nearly all responsibility for your child's success from their shoulders. SpEd DOE...
by sherry.neeley
Fri Feb 28, 2020 5:37 pm
Forum: ARDs and IEPs
Topic: Location of STAAR verbiage on an IEP
Replies: 4
Views: 45957

Re: Location of STAAR verbiage on an IEP

What you’re looking for may best be found in the TEA SSI Manual. In the 19/20 version on page 25 it references TEC 28.0211. After a student has taken it once and failed, the ARD must meet prior to AI and the second assessment opportunity. At this point, if the committee agrees that the student has m...
by sherry.neeley
Mon Feb 17, 2020 5:01 pm
Forum: ARDs and IEPs
Topic: refusal based on IEP goals and STAAR Material
Replies: 2
Views: 29190

Re: refusal based on IEP goals and STAAR Material

Yes. While it’s awesome that they’re standing with you, we still have to be mindful that they must follow what TEA says. If the kid is there, they must be presented with the opportunity to assess. To help make things easier to opt out, keep it as a pen/paper test instead of online. And make sure tha...
by sherry.neeley
Tue Feb 04, 2020 2:06 pm
Forum: ARDs and IEPs
Topic: STAAR Failure with an IEP and Loss of Electives/AI/Tutoring
Replies: 2
Views: 30123

Re: STAAR Failure with an IEP and Loss of Electives/AI/Tutoring

When a student is on an IEP (individual Education Plan), it's important to remember that everything must run through the ARD committee, and you are an equal member of that team. I'm going to quote a bit from the TEA GPC Manual, pages 23-26) https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/2019_STAAR_SSI_Ma...