An Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee Meeting is a formal meeting held by an educational institution to determine the special education needs and eligibility of a student who has a disability. The meeting is attended by the student’s parents or legal guardians, teachers, specialists, and other relevant professionals who work with the student. After…
Category: Prior written notice
Evaluation Procedures for Special Education
After giving your consent for a full and individual evaluation (FIE), the school must provide prior written notice of any evaluation procedures the school will conduct and a copy of the procedural safeguards notice if your child is being evaluated for the first time. TEA states the school must use various assessment tools and strategies to gather relevant…
What is Prior Written Notice IEP
Prior written notice is a legal requirement under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It ensures parents are fully informed about any proposed changes to their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). When a school district proposes to initiate or change the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of a student with a disability, or the…