Parent Notices

Texas HB 657, which was passed into law on May 29, 2017, requires the school district to notify parents of the following:

For students in grades 5 and 8 who do not perform satisfactorily on the first administration of the STAAR reading and/or math assessment, the ARD committee must meet before the second administration. 

At this time, the committee shall determine

1. the manner in which the student will participate in an accelerated instruction program; and
2. whether the student will be promoted or retained

At the meeting, the committee may promote the student to the next grade level if the committee concludes that the student has made sufficient progress in the measurable annual goals contained in the student’s individualized education program. A school district that promotes a student under this option is not required to provide additional opportunities for the student to perform satisfactorily on the assessment instrument.

Parent-Directed Special Education Services $1,500 Grant for Parents of Students Served Through Special Education: Recorded Webinar

Over the past four years, more than 160,000 students have benefited from the PDSES, previously the Supplemental Special Education Services grant, which gives $1,500 online accounts to the families of public school students served by special education in Texas. Families can use PDSES funds to purchase educational items like books, computers, and/or sensory items, and services like tutoring or therapy for their students. The presentation provides an overview of the program, guides parents through the application process, outlines the PDSES online marketplace, and addresses some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the program.