The Austin district doesn’t have the personnel needed to address increasing demands for special education evaluation requests, so it still uses contracted services, according to the district.

The bill headed to Abbott’s desk requires public schools to complete comprehensive special education evaluations for all students interested in private school vouchers, including those with no ...

The rocky onset of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic halted special education evaluations in most schools. Four years later, a new study hints at the massive scale of the impact.

Gina Hinojosa thought she easily could figure out how to get her son enrolled in special education. School districts are required by law to conduct detailed evaluations for students suspected of ...

Screenshot from Sept. 7 Austin ISD presentation to the school board on special education evaluations. (Austin ISD) “I am sorry to the families who did not get served. We are doing better now ...

As per the proposal, the district would need to clear all its backlogged special education evaluations by Jan. 31; strengthen its data systems; and have its staff and board members go through ...

Recognition of students with mild to moderate disabilities through special education evaluation. Clarification of IEP components, as well as roles and responsibilities of IEP team members.

Here's what Houston ISD must do related to special education to regain local control: Both parents and school staff can ...