LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIORNMENTAs you know we are to consider the general education classroom option for all students who receive special education services at least annually. How do you currently assure this is part of the ARD meetings that you facilitate? Here are some tools that you may want to consider to improve this process and ensure all students are accessing the general education curriculum in their least restrictive environment:
LRE Q&A Document
LRE Quick Reference
Planning Matrix
TEA UPDATES AND VIDEO TRAININGS
As we continue to navigate the challenges of COVID and remote learning, you are encouraged to review the following TEA presentations which were recently provided as guidance on requirements in regards to goals, accommodations and modifications, progress monitoring during remote instruction, and compensatory services. As always, you should consult with your director to determine how your LEA will implement any changes in practice.
Goals Accommodations and Modifications (October 2020)
Link to Training Video / Slide Deck
Special Education TEA Guidance: Compensatory Services (August 2020)
Link to Training Video / Slide Deck
Special Education Progress Monitoring During Remote Learning (July 2020)
Link to Training Video / Slide Deck
ARD MEMBERSHIP AND DUAL ROLES
A tool recently shared by Region 12 to assist you in understanding which members on an ARD committee can and cannot serve dual roles.
Link to Dual Roles Document
