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Texas Dyslexia Academy 4 - Dyslexia: from Child Find through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee Process

Texas Dyslexia Academy 4 is designed to build background knowledge about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and special education from Child Find through the ARD committee process. It provides information about core special education concepts such as Child Find, Full Individual and Initial Evaluations (FIIE), Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committees, and Individual Education Program (IEP) development.

Participants will gain an understanding of:

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Child Find requirements
The referral process for an initial evaluation when a specific learning disability (SLD)/dyslexia is suspected
Notice of Action-Prior Written Notice (PWN) and Notice of Procedural Safeguards
Full individual and initial evaluation (FIIE)
Admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee meeting and components of the individualized education program (IEP)

Important Session Information:

6 hours ALTA Credit

T-TESS/T-PESS:

Dimension 1.2: Data and Assessment, Dimension 4.3: Professional Development

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Session ID:
997557

Credits Available:
(6) CPE

Seats Available:
28

Fee:
$0.00 (* No Charge)

Contact Person:
Evelyn Gilson

Instructor(s):
Cynthia Hobbs
Elizabeth Adams

Audience:
Diagnostician, Dyslexia Coordinator, Dyslexia Teacher, Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP), Principal, Special Education Director, Special Education Teacher, Teacher (All Level)

Date	Time	Location

3/28/2024	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Region 17 ESC - South Conference D

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