Spring Special Ed Law Conference Edition - Issue #3
The third of 3 issues devoted to current legal news for special ed directors and other school administrators
The Law and Effective Implementation of Time Out and Restraint in Schools
This article will review state law on restraint and offer resources for the implementation of proper restraint techniques on your campus.
Texas District Named Second Best in the Nation
ARP ISD receives accolades for its use of technology.
Teacher Empathy Improves Learning
ELEVATE - A special education legal conference for leaders
Paula Maddox Roalson of Walsh, Gallegos, Trevino, Russo & Kyle P.C. goes beyond the typical lecture presentation to engage in real conversations about hot legal topics, share inspiration to do your job, talk about time management and help you navigate the line between your role and that of your campus administrator.
Even More Spring Spec Ed Conference Q&A Continued…
A question from our evaluation forms on effective prior written notices is answered.
3 NEW SCHOOL LAW RULINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
The Parent’s Conduct Interfered With the District’s Efforts to Provide the Student FAPE
Student v. Killeen ISD, Dkt. No. 136-SE-0116 (Hearing Officer Tommy L. Broyles April 25, 2016).
A disagreement over the type of homebound services offered to a student as well as other claims leads to a hearing.
The Student’s Disciplinary Placement Was Proper; The Student Was Not Subjected To Bullying
Student v. Allen ISD, Dkt. No. 166-SE-0216 (Hearing Officer Tommy L. Broyles April 13, 2016).
A student with multiple learning disabilities is disciplined and a parent claims it was improper and due to bullying.
The District Denied the Student FAPE; Student Entitled to 1:1 Tutoring and Dyslexia Program
Student v. Riesel ISD, Dkt. No. 102-SE-1115 (Hearing Officer Mary Carolyn Carmichael, May 23, 2016).
A district failed to provide sufficient dyslexia services and meaningful benefit in special ed instruction and ultimately ordered to provide compensatory services.