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Legal Framework:Legal Framework:A Tool for AdministratorsA Tool for Administrators

Copyright 2011 Region 7 Education Service Center

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

Center

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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Copyright 2011 Region 7 Education Service Center

Copyright 2011 Region 7 Education Service Center

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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Copyright 2011 Region 7 Education Service Center

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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Copyright 2011 Region 7 Education Service Center

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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Copyright 2011 Region 7 Education Service Center

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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

903.988.6902dsatcher@esc7.net

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