“According to the Education Department, Texas owes the federal government $33.3 million because the state reduced its spending on special education in the 2011-2012 school year. Attorney Steven Aleman with… Continue reading “Appeals Court Agrees Texas Owes Federal Government Millions For Special Education”
“The day after the federal 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Texas for spending tens of millions of dollars less than it was supposed to on kids with disabilities… Continue reading “Texas May Have Again Illegally Reduced Special Education Funding”
The Special Education team assists Texas students with disabilities in maximizing their opportunities to learn and grow in school by ensuring that they receive all of the education services and… Continue reading “Pro Bono Opportunities: Special Education Team”
This handout answers frequently asked questions about independent evaluations. Continue reading “Independent Evaluations for Special Education”
Valley Morning Star: A federal investigation found the state failed to educate thousands of students by not identifying disabilities. A 42-page draft plan suggests ways to improve the identification process… Continue reading “A comprehensive special education strategy for Texas”
Houston Chronicle: Steven Aleman, a policy specialist with Disability Rights Texas, said the funding for the corrective action plan is “only a down payment” for meeting the needs of special… Continue reading “In plan to fix special education, Texas Education Agency will spend $212 million”
Texas Standard Radio: Steven Aleman, a policy specialist with advocacy group Disability Rights Texas, says he appreciates the agency’s efforts to engage parents and educators to review the first draft… Continue reading “Here’s What Advocates Think of Texas’ Plan to Improve Special Education”
Steve Aleman of Disability Rights Texas joins the In Focus set with Lorene Dillard, a parent and advocate for special needs children. They discuss how the special education system failed… Continue reading “Why Texas’ special education system needs fixing”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 7, 2012 CONTACT: Dustin Rynders, Supervising Attorney drynders@DRTx.org 832-681-8205 AUSTIN—Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) is leading a coalition to demand that the 30 Texas school districts that… Continue reading “DRTx Leads Coalition to Reduce Suspension of Special Education Students in 30 Districts”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 1, 2011 CONTACT: Patty Anderson Deputy Director panderson@disabilityrightstx.org 512.454.4816 AUSTIN — Disability Rights Texas has created four free online videos for parents and guardians of children… Continue reading “Free Special Education Videos for Parents and Guardians of Children With Disabilites”