1. February 2, 2012 Student Evaluation and Psychological Services Advisories

2. Wikispace The resources provided today are available for download at: http://r4evaluation- psycservicesadvisory.wikispaces.com/Combined+Advisory+2-2-12

3. 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

4. Disability Awareness Month

5. Summary of Complaint, Mediation, and Due Process Hearings

7. Complaints

8. Mediations Region 4 Mediation Requests (46) Sessions held (26) Agreements signed (22)

9. Due Process Hearings Region 4 Due Process Requests (63) Resolved without hearing (50) Hearings full adjudicated (0)

10. Technology Resources

11. 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.

12. Texas Computer Education Association www.tcea.org Follow on twitter for “freebies”

13. Revised Documents Guide to the ARD Process Procedural Safeguards Available for download at: http://framework.esc18.net/ http://framework.esc18.net/

14. Information for Procedural Safeguards

15. Graduation New Flowcharts Online training available at http://www.texasassessment.com/graduation_flo wchart/ http://www.texasassessment.com/graduation_flo wchart/

22. ADHD Resources Available from the American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Practice Guideline http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/reprint/pediatrics;1 28/5/1007.pdf http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/reprint/pediatrics;1 28/5/1007.pdf Supplemental Information http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/128/5/1007/s uppl/DC1 http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/128/5/1007/s uppl/DC1

23. ADHD Process of Care Algorithm

26. Disproportionality

27. State Assessment Updates Accommodations

28. 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

31. Co-teach Guidelines

32. IEP Q and A

33. Next Advisory May 10, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm