The Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released four new resources with information for students, families, and schools addressing the civil rights of students with disabilities and a […]
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Valerie C. Williams, director of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), recently released the second blog in a blog series on discipline and behavior. The newest blog addresses OSEP’s priorities of calling on
OSEP Releases Blog Series on Discipline Policies Read More »
This article was first published on July 26, 2022, by Sylvia Wood of TASB. Time is running out for school districts to review, update, and upload their Special Education Operating
August Deadline for Special Education Operating Procedures Read More »
One of ED311’s most beloved consultants, school attorney Miriam Kurtzig Freedman is celebrating her newest publication Grading, Reporting, Graduating…and the Law, a quick flipbook guide to grades, report cards, and
Grading, Reporting, Graduating…and the Law Read More »
In 2021 the 87th Texas Legislature amended state law relating to behavior improvement plans and behavioral intervention plans, as well as reporting requirements for certain behavior management techniques. House Bill
New Texas Legal Requirements Regarding Restraint, Time Out, FBAs & BIPs Read More »
A guest blog from Denise Carter of TASB Student Solutions Students receiving services through special education, Section 504, and English learner programs are among the most vulnerable in your district,
Program Review as An Ongoing Process Read More »
Texas students with significant disabilities that have been affected by school closures due to COVID-19 can still apply for the SSES grant—Supplemental Special Education Services. TEA manages and disperses these
SSES Grant Application Deadline Extended Read More »
School Health and Related Services (SHARS) is a federal Medicaid program that allows Texas school districts to get reimbursed for some of the special education services they provide students. If
A Year of Changes in the SHARS Program and a Look into the Future Read More »
On April 9th, ED311 and TCASE presented the first webinar in our series of bonus content for the Spring Conference on Special Education Law. Dianna Bowen of Thompson & Horton
A Follow-Up to Our “What’s Happening with SPED-Related Services?” Webinar Read More »
Jim Walsh, founding partner of Walsh Gallegos Treviño Russo & Kyle PC in Austin, will be moderating our upcoming 34th annual Spring Conference on Special Education Law. Jim and other
Special Education Law Conference: a Conversation with Jim Walsh Read More »
