A comprehensive set of rating scales and ideally suited for use in identifying behavior problems as required by IDEA, and for developing FBAs, BIPs, and IEPs. Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, Third Edition (ABAS-3) The third edition of this assessment gives evaluators a complete picture of adaptive skills across the life span. The ABAS-3 can be used to assess adaptive skills; to assist in diagnosing and classifying various developmental, learning, and behavioral disabilities and disorders; to identify strengths and weaknesses; and to develop treatment plans and training goals. SAVE THE DATE! BASC-3 Training is a full-day training (8:30AM-3:30PM) on Friday, October 23, 2015. ABAS-3 Training is a half-day training (9:00AM-12:00PM or 1:00PM-4:00PM) on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 For additional information, contact Kara Zwolinski at 713.744.6562 or Out of Student Transfer Handout: Transfer Student Flow When a student transfers from a school district in another state in the same school year and the parents verify that the student was receiving special education services in the previous school district or the previous school district verifies in writing or by telephone that the student was receiving special education services, the new school district must meet the requirements of 34 CFR, §300.323(f), regarding the provision of special education services. If the
Training for Public School Employees Handout: A to Statutory Professional Development/ Training for Texas Public School Employees Summary of Changes* Additional training/professional development requirements were mandated in the last legislative session. To clarify these requirements, a compilation of statutory mandated professional development is provided for your reference. For further information, please contact Ginger Gates, Ph.D. at or 713-744-6386 Afternoon Session Legislative Update Chris Borreca Thompson & Horton, LLP For Your Information Application for Approval of Funding for Residential Placement TEA Guidance: Legal Framework: USE OF FUNDS FOR CONTRACT SERVICES INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL at List of nonpublic schools available at: 2015-16 General Procedures and Instructions for Completing the Application* Residential Application Checklist* 2015-16 Residential Application Approval Funding* A school district or charter school may contract for residential placement when the student’s admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee determines that a residential placement is necessary in order for the student to receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE, (19 TAC § 89.61). Applications for Approval of Funding for Residential Placement are submitted through the local Education Services Centers (ESCs). The school district or charter school must submit a separate application for each student. TEA has provided the general procedures and forms for 2015-2016. A school district or charter school which intends to contract for residential placement of a student with a residential facility shall notify TEA of its intent to contract for the residential placement through the Residential Application process. Costs of an approved educationally-based contract for residential placement may be paid from a combination of federal, state, and local funds. An Application is Residential applications will be due to Region 4 by no later than Monday, October 19, 2015 to be reviewed by the ESC and forwarded to TEA.
Legal Framework: Identification of District Transition and Employment Services Designee and Web link to Transition Employment Guide Web link: House Bill (HB) 617, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2013 amended Section 29.011 of the Texas Education Code. The state law now requires each local education agency (LEA) or shared services arrangement (SSA) to: (1) designate at least one employee to serve as the LEA or SSA designee on transition and employment services for students enrolled in special education programs. LEAs and SSAs must enter transition and employment services designee information into the authoring system of the Legal Framework by 1, 2014 and (2) post the Texas Transition and Employment Guide (Guide) on their district or charter websites, if they maintain a website, and provide students/parents with information on how to access the Guide. LEAs and SSAs must enter the web link to the Guide on their website into the authoring system of the Legal Framework by October 31, 2015. A complete instructional guide on how to enter and check the information has been updated and can be found in the Resource Library--Training Material folder in the special education director workbench within the Legal
Accessible Elementary Mathematics Using Geometro Models Session ID: 1157858 Increase student understanding of geometry TEKS in order to improve STAAR proficiency through the use of Geometro models, which provide vision and clarity into and 3- dimensional geometry. Build and use these exceptional materials in universally designed learning (UDL) experiences which address the needs of all students including those with special needs in inclusive environments and students with visual impairments. Attend as a team, including general and special education teachers. Receive Geometro kit models and activity booklets which can be used for specially designed instruction. Aniceta Skowron is an international presenter and the developer of Geometro models. Date: October 16, 2015 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Fee: $45 Contact: Jane Georges, , 713.744.6860 Note: Each campus will receive approximately $300 in Geometro manipulatives.