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Special Education FAQs

Below is a list of frequently asked questions about special education. If you have a question or questions that you would like added to this list, please contact Terra Mathers at terra.mathers@brisd.net or by calling 972-752-5554.

Special Education FAQs

I was invited to an admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee meeting. Whom should I expect to be at the meeting?

What should I expect to occur at the ARD committee meeting?

What if I disagree with the ARD committee’s recommendations?

What do all of these acronyms mean?

What are my child’s rights when being disciplined for behavioral incidents?

When must an ARD committee meeting be held to address discipline?

What happens at a manifestation determination ARD?

What if I disagree with the school sending my child to an alternative placement?

I want to have my child (under 3 years old) evaluated for a disability. Who do I call?

I want a special education evaluation for my child who is between the ages of 3-22. What can I do?

My child attends a non-profit private school/home school. Who is responsible for evaluating my child for special education?

I have requested a special education evaluation, but haven’t heard anything yet from the school. What should I expect?

What are the least restrictive environment (LRE) requirements of Part B of IDEA 2004?

What does “maximum extent appropriate” mean?

What types of settings are offered for the LRE?

I need to file a complaint because I couldn’t resolve the issue locally. What do I need to do?

How do I request a facilitated IEP team meeting?

I think my child has dyslexia and I want an assessment completed. S/He does not currently receive special education services. What do I need to do?

My child does have an IEP and I want a dyslexia assessment.

What is the difference between 504 and special education?

What is the timeline for the initial evaluation process?

What is a review of existing evaluation data (REED)?

When must a reevaluation be conducted?

Who conducts a review of existing evaluation data (REED)?

Is an ARD committee meeting required when conducting a REED?

Is parental consent required before conducting a REED?

What information is reviewed when a REED is conducted?

What if the group conducting a REED concludes that no additional data are needed?

What if the group conducting a REED concludes that additional data are needed?

What is the timeline for conducting an ARD meeting following a reevaluation?

What is the timeline for conducting an ARD meeting following a reevaluation?

What is ESY and how does my child qualify?

How do I know what graduation plan my child needs to be on?

Can my child earn endorsements if s/he has a modified curriculum?

I believe that my child’s school is not following the IEP. What can I do?

My child is failing classes. What can I do?

What are supplementary aids and services?

How often will I get progress reports on my child’s IEP?

What accommodations are allowable on the state assessments?

What are the eligibility requirements for STAAR-ALT 2 (the alternative standardized state assessment, designed to fit the student’s cognitive level)?

What happens if my child doesn’t pass the state assessment?

What are the state requirements for transition planning?