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 »
We’re honored to work with so many wonderful partner organizations at ED311 that are making a big impact in the lives of educators and students. One of these partners are
Meet Our Sponsors: Easy Sped Tracker! Read More »
At our Conferences on Special Education Law this week, Holly Wardell, a named partner in the law firm Eichelbaum Wardell provides a comprehensive discussion on serving students with mental health
Special Education Conference: Mental Health Issues & Students With Disabilities Read More »
In late August, Texas Education Agency officials tapped Justin Porter, formerly the TEA’s executive director of special populations, to serve as the agency’s new statewide director of special education. Porter
TEA Names Justin Porter to Special Education Director Read More »
The following was reprinted from the Texas Education Agency website. Following an extensive statewide outreach effort that included more than 100 meetings statewide, Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced today
TEA completes work on comprehensive strategic action plan for special education Read More »
