legal framework: a tool for administrators copyright 2011 region 7 education service center
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Legal Framework:Legal Framework:A Tool for AdministratorsA Tool for Administrators
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5 W’s of Legal Framework5 W’s of Legal Framework
Who? Administrators, Educators, Parents, Others
What? Summary of state and federal requirements for special education by topic.
When? Anytime that a question arises
Where? http://framework.esc18.net
Why? Improve the quality of services and provide accurate and accessible informationCopyright 2011 Region 7 Education Service
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GoalsGoalsBecome Familiar with Legal Documents
Procedural Safeguards Side by Side ARD Guide
Introduce the Legal Framework Purpose Structure Organization Navigation
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Legal CitationsLegal CitationsLegal references
◦ IDEA 2004◦ Texas Education Code◦ Texas Administrative Code◦ Other Legal Sources
Only part of frameworks not translated into Spanish
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Guide to the Admission, Guide to the Admission, Review Review and Dismissal Processand Dismissal Process
The purpose of this guide is to help parents understand the special education process including early intervention activities, admission to special education, development and periodic review of a child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), and dismissal from special education.
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Notice of Procedural Notice of Procedural SafeguardsSafeguards
This document, which is produced by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), is intended to be a guide to parents of students with disabilities in order to help them understand their rights under the law.
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Side-by-SideSide-by-SideSpecial Rules and Special Rules and RegulationsRegulations
Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Education Act (Federal Regulations that apply to Special Education)
State Board of Education Rules and Commissioner's Rules(Texas Administrative Code )
Texas State Laws(Texas Education Code)
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Click Continue
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"Sometimes it is not enough to do "Sometimes it is not enough to do our best; we must do what is our best; we must do what is
required.“required.“
----Sir Winston ChurchillSir Winston Churchill(1874-1965)(1874-1965)
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Questions?Questions?
Debbie Satcher, M.Ed.Special Programs Specialist
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