The Texas Dyslexia Academy (TDA) 4: Dyslexia: From Child Find through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee Process provides information about core special education concepts such as Child Find, Full Individual and Initial Evaluations (FIIEs), Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committees, and Individual Education Program (IEP) development. Participants will gain an understanding of: 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), Notice of Procedural Safeguards, and Overview of Special Education for Parents, FIIE, ARD committee meeting and IEP components, and the Reevaluation process. Required for Providers of Dyslexia Instruction (PDI).
Participants should bring a laptop to the session.