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 »
The Centers for Disease Control has changed its recommendations for social distancing in K-12 schools to reflect at least three feet between students, instead of six. Other changes include: Clarification
CDC Changes Social Distancing Guidance for K-12 Schools Read More »
The Texas House Committee on Public Education is discussing House Bill 3557, a bill that would grant a student’s parents the capacity to choose whether their child should repeat a
Parent Choice in Student Retention Read More »
Parents, extended school year, and legal knowledge are key From our partner organization PresenceLearning The impact of school closures upon students may well be an issue for years to come. The
Compensatory Services Strategies in Three Steps Read More »
From the Office of the Texas Governor website…. March 4, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced today that the State
From the TEA website…. Texas Education Agency Announces Updates to Public Health Guidance; TEA Also Provides Updates to COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ Date Wed, 03/03/2021 –
The United States Department of Education issued a letter February 22, 2021, updating states on assessment, accountability, and reporting requirements for the 2020-2021 school year. The letter says standardized tests
Department of Education Says Standardized Tests Will Be Required Read More »
Maslow Trumps Bloom. This has been especially true for the past year as children and families coped with the pandemic and all its now mundane (though no less heartbreaking) challenges.
Maslow Trumps Bloom Read More »
S.C. and B.C., individually and on behalf of their minor daughter, C.C., filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against Round Rock ISD, an assistant principal, and journalism teacher. The suit alleged
Court Denies District’s Request for Dismissal in Disability Discrimination Case Read More »
Mike Morath announced that students learning remotely will not have to take the STAAR this school year. This is to accommodate families who are concerned by the health implications of
Mike Morath’s STAAR Announcements Are Disappointing Read More »
