936-827-0427
A Experienced Consultant specializing in supporting families with special needs,
assist with navigating with the first diagnosis to transitioning into post secondary and Day Habilitations.
I consult with families on next steps, connecting them outside entities such as Texas Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) and Texas Work Force.
My specialty lies within my guidance on IEP/504 recommendations, analyzing Full Evaluations that have been conducted and thoroughly explaining what the results mean in terms of impact on your child's educational success.
It's important to note that I currently do not offer representation in ARD meetings,
my services are limited to consultations and recommendations Only.
ACRONYMS
WHAT DO ALL THESE MEAN?
There is an array of Acronyms here are a list of the most commonly used.
FIE or FIIE
Full Individual Evaluation or Full Initial Individual Evaluation- This contains all of the assessment scores and information they evaluators collected and reported. There are approximately 7 sections. 1. Language 2. Sociological 3.Physical & Health. 4. Emotional. 5. Cognitive. 6. Academic 7. Assistive Technology. Related Services will contain their findings and report within one of these sections. NOTE*** an outside private evaluation will differ from an Educational evaluation.
ARD or ARDC or ARDM.
Admissions, Review, Dismissal. The "C" stands for Committee and the "M" stands for members. This is the meeting you will attend to review the evaluation. It will occur annually. You as a parent can call an ARD meeting anytime you feel there is a concern that needs to be address which can not be handled outside of the ARD committee.
IEP
Individual Education Program (PLAN). You will hear people say both program and plan. It is the necessary and most important part of your child's specially designed plan. This has all of your child's present levels , goals, accommodations and schedule of service.
JUST ASK
Send me you email and I will send you an entire document of acronyms!
Just a few Terms to Know
MDR - Manifestation Determination ReviewFBA- Functional Behavioral Assessment FAPE - Free and Appropriate Public EducationDAEP - Disciplinary Alternative Education ProgramLSSP- Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
Guardianship
The pros and cons...
I have 3 pages worth of gathered information on Guardianship. Email me and I will send this to you. Guardianship is very expensive. It is important you start the process when your child starts high school. Be sure to ask me about Guardianship VS Supported Decision making.
FAMILY TO FAMILY NETWORK
NEWLY DIAGNOSED? CHECK OUT THEIR GETTING STARTED PAGE!
Mary Jane at Family to Family Network is someone worth knowing. She will fill you up with such great resources and will tell you exactly how to apply, sign up, get on waivers etc. Please check out the website. Click on the Button below to find out more.
