House Bill 2, passed by the 89th Texas Legislature and signed into law by the Governor, is a sweeping school finance reform aimed at significantly increasing resources and support for […]
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Providing appropriate services to students eligible for special education, Section 504, or emergent bilingual programs often creates challenges for a district. A program review of your special populations can identify
Big Takeaways from the 2025 Texas Legislative Session and HHSC If you’re a Texas school district trying to keep up with SHARS (School Health and Related Services), you’re not alone.
What’s Next for SHARS? From TASB School Medicaid Services Read More »
Strong documentation is the foundation of compliance and a critical component of supporting student success. Whether preparing for cyclical monitoring or working to strengthen internal practices, recognizing the most common
Top 5 Special Education Folder Review Strategies Read More »
In the realm of special education, the efficient and effective allocation of resources to support students with diverse needs is paramount. Caseload and workload analyses are two common methods for
Workload Versus Caseload Analysis from TASB Student Solutions Read More »
It’s cost report season to the TASB School Medicaid Services team and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in Texas participating in SHARS. The federal fiscal year 2024 SHARS cost reports are
Cost Report Recommendations from TASB School Medicaid Services Read More »
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is investigating how national teacher shortages, exacerbated by the 2020 pandemic, have impacted students with disabilities. The investigation focuses on challenges schools face in
Federal Response to Teacher Shortage Impacts on Students with Disabilities Read More »
Review the recent Child Find update relating to children who transfer or recently register and view next steps from TASB Student Solutions. When a student receiving special education services transfers
TASB Student Solutions: Child Find Update Read More »
Is your district meeting special education operating procedures requirements? The Texas Education Agency mandates districts update procedures to reflect current federal and state requirements and align with actual district practices.
Implementation of Board Policy: Special Education Operating Procedures Read More »
ED311 is very proud to announce our newest publication—The Hiring Handbook by Cathleen White (with contributions by Jennifer Childress). Take the guesswork out of hiring highly qualified, effective, reliable staff
The Hiring Handbook: A Resource for Principals and Other School Hiring Supervisors Read More »
