Special Services

Procedures Handbook
Table of Contents
1. RTI/504
2. Referral Procedures
3. ARD Procedures
4. Responsibilities of the ARD teacher
5. IEP/BIP
6. Lesson Plans
7. Services to private school students
8. Programming Guidelines
9. Critical Elements
10. Transition
11. Extended School Year
12. Assistive Technology
13. Instructional & Related Services
14. Working with paraprofessionals
15. Student working folders
16. Miscellaneous Forms
 
1. RTI/504
Brownsville ISD is following the Response to Intervention Model mandated by IDEA   to address the needs of struggling students.  Click on the following link for more information. http://www.bisd.us/dyslexia/
All student must go through the RTI process before being referred for a special education evaluation.
Instructions for Pre-Referral of Pre-K through 2nd grade students for Speech & Language Evaluation.
 
2. Referral Procedures
Special Education Child Centered Educational Process
Receipt for A guide to the ARD Process 
Procedural Safeguards (English)    (March 2012)
Procedural Safeguards (Spanish)   (March 2012)
Information for Procedural Safeguards
School Information
Region One ESC

1900 W. Schunior
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956)984-6000
(956) 984-6299

 Project TEAM

Amy Woolsey, Program Director
5005 W. 34th Street., Suite 207A
Houston, Texas 77092
713-524-2147 Office
713-942-7135 Fax
Toll free: 877-832-8945
E-mail: prnteam@sbcglobal.net
A Guide to the ARD process (English)   (March 2012)
A Guide to the ARD process (Spanish)  (March 2012)
 
3. ARD Procedures
Required members of the ARD committee
Procedures for ARD meetings
Procedures for ARD with Parents who are non-English speakers
Surrogate Parent
Policy for Audio or Video taping an ARD meeting
Decision Making Process in ARD meeting
ARD Agenda
Reaching Consensus at an ARD meeting
Addressing related and support services during an ARD meeting
Attendance at ARD meetings by parent advocates, attorneys, etc.
Addressing behavioral needs of special education students
Additional Suggestions (very difficult behavioral issues)
Behavior Specialist Request Form
An image of success
 
4. Responsibilities of the ARD Teacher
Responsibilities of the Special Education Lead Teacher
Yearly Responsibilities of the ARD Teacher
ARD meeting responsibilities of the Teacher
Appropriate use of the Brigance test
 
5. IEP and BIP
Individual Education Program
Behavior Intervention Plan 
 
6. Lesson Plans
Lesson Plans
Madeline Hunter's seven elements of a good lesson design
Special Education grading policy
 
7. Services to Private School Students
Notification to Private Schools
 
8. Programming Guidelines
BISD Description of Special Education Services
Special Education related and support services
Criteria for placement of students with emotional and behavioral disorders in a BI classroom
Criteria for Consideration for Placement of Students in Lifeskills
Criteria for Consideration for Placement of a Student in a Structure for Life Unit
Criteria for Homebound Services
 
9. Critical Elements
Uses for critical elements documents
Inclusion
Content Mastery Center
Resource Classroom
Behavior Intervention Class
Life Skills
PPCD
Structured for Life
Adapted Physical Education
Adapted Physical Education Program Overview
Local Special Olympics Program
Texas School for the Deaf
 
10. Transition
Transition Planning
Transition to High School/Graduation Plan
Continuum of Services vocational/career preparation
CTE 700 Form
TEA Guidance
 
11. Extended School Year
Definition of ESY
Recommendation for ESY
ESY supplement and checklist
 
12. Assistive Technology
AT to Meet K-12 Student Needs
Definition and legal requirements
Guidelines for the IEP team
Process and Procedures
AT Options for teachers
Evaluation referral form
Equipment tracking/training and utilization forms
 
13. Instructional and Related Services
Procedures for Qualifying for Visually Impaired
State of Texas Interagency Eye Examination Report
Procedure-Request for Physical Therapy Assessment (Initial or Special Request)
Teacher Insight Form (Physical Therapy)  
Procedure-Request for Occupational Therapy Assessment (Initial or Special Request)
Teacher Insight Form (Occupational Therapy)
Procedure for requesting Orientation and Mobility Services
Referral For Orientation and Mobility Services (Region One)
Procedure - Request for Counseling Assessment 
Procedure- Request Behavior Specialist 
 
14. Working with Paraprofessionals
The Role of the Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional duties and responsibilities
Levels of Support - Decision-Making Steps for Requesting Additional Support/Resources W/Assessment Form
Tips for teachers who supervise paraprofessionals
Frequently asked questions
 
15. Student Working Folders
What is a "Student Working Folder"?
Working folder Cover Sheet
Working folder checklist
Special Education Teacher Clearance Form
 
16. Miscellaneous Forms
Special Education Eligibility Folders
Student Roster
ARD Teacher list
Telephone log
Student conference form
Progress report sent/received list
3 week progress report
Student monitoring form
SSR ARD Checklist
Access to Special Education student records
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