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    Annual SPED Self-Assessment

    The annual Self-Assessment (SA) is an annual activity that allows an LEA to engage in a detailed review of their special education program through the lens of continuous improvement. 

    As a reminder, for this school year LEAs will be required to complete all 23 compliance strategy areas.

    The window for completion will be April 29, 2024 to September 27, 2024.  Please feel free to MAKE A COPY of the liaison created Self-Assessment Spreadsheet to collect your evidence.  Liaisons can support your LEA by facilitating the review of the 23 evaluative rubrics, probing questions and evidence of artifacts. Contact us if you would like to set up a meeting date. 

     

     

    Listen to the latest SPEDTalk podcast episode which highlights the new Strategic Integration Liaison (SIL) and Special Education Liaison initiatives.

     

     

     

  • We are ESC Liaisons

    "Disrupting the status quo to change learning trajectories."   

    Special Education Liaisons in all 20 service centers provide boots on the ground support. With extensive training in Design Thinking and The Four Disciplines of Execution, Liaisons are uniquely equipped to provide support to LEAs in their efforts to positively impact outcomes of students with disabilities through systems change. This is just one of the many ways that SPED Liaisons connect resources and supports across Texas to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. As the role of Special Education Liaisons continues to adapt in response to the evolving needs of our LEAs, turn to them for innovative resources, supports, and services.

     

  • Your liaison(s) are happy to accommodate any session or other targeted support by conveniently meeting at your LEA location. 

     

     

    ABCs of IEP Reviews 

    This is an interactive, discussion-based, working session that trains your evaluation staff and other staff who facilitates ARD meetings on the use of a comprehensive desk review checklist to verify compliance with federal and state laws as well as identify trends in ARD documentation.