Our goal is to help parents, educators, and multidisciplinary teams understand the referral and special education evaluation process, elements to Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, and Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) supports available in our Texas schools. 

Evaluation:

Texas public schools and charter schools provide special education evaluations to determine whether a student qualifies for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  This process includes:

IEP Development:

If the ARD Committee determines a student qualifies for special education, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed to support their unique learning needs.  The IEP includes:

 

ARD Supports:

In Texas, the IEP team is referred to as the ARD committee, which oversees special education decisions and ensures the student's needs are met. The ARD committee consist of:

A multitude of professional development opportunities, coaching sessions, and guidance and technical assistance, are continually available to provide you with the clarification and insight you need, to be a contributing piece to the special education services a student may receive. Please contact us directly, or visit ESC Region 19's Click and Learn Account for scheduled events!

Contact Info

Melissa Mena, M.Ed.

 

Marcela Quintana