February 2, 2012 Student Evaluation and Psychological Services Advisories
Wikispace The resources provided today are available for download at: psycservicesadvisory.wikispaces.com/Combined+Advisory
Region 4 Conferences June 5-7, 2012 Summer Evaluation Institute June 12-14, 2012 Texas Assistive Technology Network Conference June 25-27, 2012 Texas Behavior Support Conference July 17-19, 2012 Preschool Summer Institute July 10-12, 2012 Access to the General Curriculum Institute November 8-9,2012 HouMet
Disability Awareness Month
Summary of Complaint, Mediation, and Due Process Hearings
Complaints
Mediations Region 4 Mediation Requests (46) Sessions held (26) Agreements signed (22)
Due Process Hearings Region 4 Due Process Requests (63) Resolved without hearing (50) Hearings full adjudicated (0)
Technology Resources
SNApps for Kids is a website developed by Easter Seals that shares information on how to use the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android devices with children who have special needs.
Texas Computer Education Association Follow on twitter for “freebies”
Revised Documents Guide to the ARD Process Procedural Safeguards Available for download at:
Information for Procedural Safeguards
Graduation New Flowcharts Online training available at wchart/ wchart/
ADHD Resources Available from the American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Practice Guideline 28/5/1007.pdf 28/5/1007.pdf Supplemental Information uppl/DC1 uppl/DC1
ADHD Process of Care Algorithm
Disproportionality
State Assessment Updates Accommodations
OTAPAM Preferential Seating Signing or translating test administration directions Read the test out loud Scratch paper or another workspace Reading assistance on grade 3 math Read aloud the writing prompt Minimize distraction Colored overlays Magnifying devices Blank place markers Highlighters or colored pencils
Co-teach Guidelines
IEP Q and A
Next Advisory May 10, :00 am – 12:00 pm