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Meaningful Access for Administrators




This session is designed to provide school staff with strategies and interventions to promote meaningful access for all learners across all school settings. Meaningful Access ensures that students with disabilities who receive special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) have equal opportunities to engage with and make progress in the general education curriculum and environment. This concept is deeply rooted in inclusive practices, which involve intentional, systematic actions designed to meet the individual needs of each student. Inclusion is achieved when these practices are implemented with fidelity, allowing students with disabilities to learn, participate, and make progress alongside their peers without disabilities in a meaningful and equitable manner throughout their entire school experience.




Important Session Information:


Join us for this dynamic, full-day, face-to-face workshop designed by the Texas Education Agency to empower school leaders with a clear vision for Meaningful Access—ensuring every student, including those with disabilities, can engage with and succeed in grade-level learning. Through interactive discussions, real-world examples, and collaborative planning, participants will: Deepen understanding of TEA’s definition of Meaningful Access and why it matters for student success. Explore how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) work together to remove barriers and support all learners. Learn practical strategies for building collaborative teaching models and structuring schedules that make co-planning and co-teaching possible. Identify leadership actions that create systems for sustainable implementation—from master scheduling and staffing to fostering collective teacher efficacy. This session is not just about compliance; it’s about transforming school culture.
Registration ends at 12:00 AM on Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Session ID:
803249
Credits Available:
(6) CPE
(6) Contact Hours
Seats Filled:
1 / 25
Fee:
$0.00
Contact Person:
Laura Akin
Instructor(s):
Laura Akin
Audience:
Administrator, Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, Special Ed Teacher, Teachers 3-5, Teachers 6-8, Teachers 9-12, Teachers K-2
 
Date Time Location
7/27/2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Region 9 ESC - Wilbarger 1 (Entrance A)24
301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, 76306


Venue Type:


  • There will be a $250 per day fee for out-of-region or non Region 9 District participants. If coop membership is required, there will be a $125 per day fee for non-coop participants.

  • If you have any special needs such as accessibility, Braille, large print, or a sign language interpreter, please notify Barbara Seigler at least 2 weeks before the session at 940-397-8235, or by email at barbara.seigler@esc9.net.

 
301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, TX 76306

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