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The Direct Services team is currently working on cost estimates for the 2022-2023 school year for LEAs that contract with us for Adapted PE, Occupational Therapy, Orientation & Mobility, Physical Therapy, and Vision Services. If you are interested in more information about these services, please contact Shelee Duke at 972-348-1580 or Kelly Bevis at 972-348-1634.

We are also exploring the possibility of expanding our offerings on an as needed basis to help LEAs meet evaluation timelines. If you have not already completed the interest survey, here’s the link to the Needs Assessment for Possible Future Direct Services Offerings

February 25, 2022 (8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.): During this training educators will gain understanding of critical components of the IEP including the Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP), goals/objectives and progress monitoring.

A rubric was developed by the Texas Complex Access Network (TX CAN) to guide the development of high quality and rigorous PLAAFPs, goals, objectives, and progress monitoring for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

Session participants will review the quality and rigor rubric and apply it to the IEP’s, PLAAFP, Goals, Objectives, and Progress Monitoring using examples documents as well as one they have created. Educators will have a copy of the rubric to utilize in their district to assist with creating PLAAFPs, goals, objectives, and progress monitoring methods that are rigorous and of high quality.

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March 1-2, 2022 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.): Participants will learn how to gather meaningful data to develop Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) statements and write measurable annual goals aligned with grade-level academic content for students receiving special education services. By using the strategies presented, participants will be able to determine the critical area(s) impacted by disability (academic and/or functional) and determine the disability-related need(s) of the student. The information provided in the training meets accountability mandates of IDEA to improve the achievement of students with disabilities.

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March 2, 2022 (English: 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Spanish: 12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.): In this session, parents will review the Parent's Guide to the ARD Process, the Procedural Safeguards and the Legal Framework. These resources provide state and federal regulations related to special education that will assist parents with making beneficial decisions for their children.

• English Flyer
• Spanish Flyer

March 8, 2022 (9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.): Texas Dyslexia Academy 1: Dyslexia Foundations is the first of seven training opportunities developed to assist school districts and charter schools regarding dyslexia and related disorders. In this course, participants will learn how students acquire reading skills, why some students struggle in reading, what dyslexia is, and how to know whether dyslexia is the cause of a student’s reading difficulties. The objectives for this course are:

• Explore the elements of reading
• Define dyslexia, its characteristics, and related disorders
• Explore the common risk factors for dyslexia
• Understand associated academic difficulties and other conditions

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March 10, 2022 (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.): Join us for a series of sessions with the Walsh, Gallegos, Trevino, Kyle, Robinson Law Firm addressing multiple topics that include but are not limited to accommodations, transportation, discrimination, and accessibility for students with disabilities. Participants who complete the entire series will receive an ADA trained certificate from Region 10.

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April 8, 2022 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.): Join Region 10 at the Dallas ISD Environmental STEM center as we share strategies to engage your mind and body while exploring the benefits of taking learning outdoors. In this session, we will spend the morning engaging in whole body experiences through outdoor activities and nature walks. Bring your lunch for an outdoor picnic followed up by time to reflect and plan for how you can take your own early childhood classroom outdoors.

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On Thursday, February 4, 2022, at 4pm (Eastern), the NAEHCY Racial Equity Committee will host a free webinar which will discuss what cultural competency is, how to incorporate it in the context of working with homeless students, and share sample policies and best practices from local educational agencies to improve ways schools can meet the educational needs of students experiencing homelessness.

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The Inclusion in Texas Network, in partnership with Region 4 ESC, has developed free online professional development courses on Universal Design for Learning. These 5 courses can be accessed by clicking the individual modules linked on the flyer.

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Download these reference materials for students who use braille so they may access the same reference materials as their peers!

Click here to find the materials based on grade!

This resource has been created by the Student-Centered Transitions Network (SCTN) to assist students, families, and educators with implementing quality transition services for students with disabilities. This guide was created to support students of all ages, birth to adulthood.

Click here to access the guide!

Questions? Contact:

Amie Davenport(amie.davenport@region10.org) or Cherie Howell(cherie.howell@region10.org)

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Do you have a technical assistance request that requires a call or web chat? Please complete the form below to request technical assistance and/or professional development(PD) from the Region 10 Special Populations team. A team member will be in touch with you soon following the submission of your request.

Email: special.pops@region10.org
Website: https://www.region10.org/programs/special-education-services/overview/
Location: 904 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 972-348-1700
Twitter: @R10sped