In recognition of Pro Bono Appreciation Week, we are highlighting some of the victories that wouldn’t have been possible without our pro bono partners. This is the third of four… Continue reading “Pro Bono Highlight: Richardson ISD Special Education Case”
In recognition of Pro Bono Appreciation Week, we are highlighting some of the victories that wouldn’t have been possible without our pro bono partners. This is the second of four… Continue reading “Pro Bono Highlight: Austin ISD Special Education Case”
“Some local school districts are anticipating increased special education program costs ahead of state-mandated changes to the way dyslexia services are provided. The changes are a result of House Bill 3928,… Continue reading “Dyslexia service shifts put stress on special education staff, programs”
From KERA News: “Shawnda Kracja doesn’t want her daughter to be known as “the deaf kid.” Kracja’s daughter is an incoming third grader at Davis Elementary, which has hosted a… Continue reading “Texas doesn’t fund special education enough — and it’s hurting districts’ pockets”
For detailed information on how the SHARS Issue Could Impact Special Education read our new handout…. Watch the video “SHARS Special Education Funding Cuts”
What parents should know about the SHARS issue, including how it could impact special education services, and what you can do about it. Continue reading “How the SHARS Issue Could Impact Special Education”
From CBS Austin: “The clock is ticking for Austin ISD Board of Trustees to vote on the Texas Education Agency’s controversial order that would appoint a team of monitors over… Continue reading “AISD holds Q&A over strongly opposed TEA special education proposal”
From KUT: “State education officials are changing course on plans to install a team to manage Austin ISD’s special education department. AISD interim Superintendent Matias Segura said Wednesday the Texas… Continue reading “TEA announces alternative to conservatorship for AISD special education services”
Learn which special education and post-school transition bills passed during the 88th Texas Legislature. Continue reading “Overview of Texas Special Education Bills Passed in 2023”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2023 CONTACT: Edie Surtees, Communications Director 512-407-2739 esurtees@DRTx.org Laurel Goodroe, Communications and Development Specialist 832-681-8215 lgoodroe@drtx.org DRTx Statement on TEA Placement of AISD Under Conservatorship… Continue reading “TEA Places Austin ISD under Conversatorship Due to Failure to Comply with Special Education Law”