1. Legal Framework: A Tool for Administrators Copyright 2011 Region 7 Education Service Center

2. 5 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 http://framework.esc18.net Why? Improve the quality of services and provide accurate and accessible information Copyright 2011 Region 7 Education Service Center

3. Goals Become Familiar with Legal Documents  Procedural Safeguards  Side by Side  ARD Guide Introduce the Legal Framework  Purpose  Structure  Organization  Navigation Copyright 2011 Region 7 Education Service Center

4. Legal Citations Legal references ◦ IDEA 2004 ◦ Texas Education Code ◦ Texas Administrative Code ◦ Other Legal Sources Only part of frameworks not translated into Spanish Copyright 2011 Region 7 Education Service Center

7. Guide to the Admission, Review and Dismissal Process Guide to the Admission, Review and 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. Copyright 2011 Region 7 Education Service Center

9. Notice of Procedural Safeguards 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. Copyright 2011 Region 7 Education Service Center

11. Side-by-Side Special Rules and Regulations 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) Copyright 2011 Region 7 Education Service Center

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15. Pick one Click Continue Copyright 2011 Region 7 Education Service Center

19. "Sometimes it is not enough to do our best; we must do what is required.“ -- Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) Copyright 2011 Region 7 Education Service Center

20. Questions? Debbie Satcher, M.Ed. Special Programs Specialist 903.988.6902 dsatcher@esc7.net Copyright 2011 Region 7 Education Service Center