/tags/special-education special education en-US Copyright Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:25:54 GMT /education/2025-03-24/why-north-texas-educators-fear-vouchers-could-weaken-special-education-resources Jolene Sanders thought a private school could give her son with autism the kind of specialized attention he needed. So she searched for a good school with a good program. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:25:54 GMT /education/2025-03-24/why-north-texas-educators-fear-vouchers-could-weaken-special-education-resources Kassandra Araque | Denton Record-Chronicle /education/2024-12-18/texas-school-districts-asked-to-return-16-million-in-federal-funds-for-special-education-services The request comes after an audit found Texas improperly billed the federal government for reimbursements related to Medicaid-eligible students. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:46:02 GMT /education/2024-12-18/texas-school-districts-asked-to-return-16-million-in-federal-funds-for-special-education-services Ayden Runnels | The Texas Tribune /education/2024-12-05/how-a-staffing-shortage-can-make-special-education-jobs-more-dangerous Special educators are more likely to experience violence or aggression from students. That can make hiring a challenge, at a time when schools nationwide are struggling to fill these positions. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:39:18 GMT /education/2024-12-05/how-a-staffing-shortage-can-make-special-education-jobs-more-dangerous Camille Phillips /education/2024-05-02/arlington-isd-maximizes-benefits-for-increasing-numbers-of-special-education-students Ashley Haddad noticed her sixth grade student rocking in his chair — a sign that he was losing focus. Thu, 02 May 2024 14:46:49 GMT /education/2024-05-02/arlington-isd-maximizes-benefits-for-increasing-numbers-of-special-education-students Dang Le | Fort Worth Report /texas-news/2024-03-11/with-texas-births-rising-post-roe-disability-advocates-say-child-services-need-bolstering Texas’ fertility rose after new abortion restrictions, raising concerns that special education and specialized health care will be stretched even thinner. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:41:12 GMT /texas-news/2024-03-11/with-texas-births-rising-post-roe-disability-advocates-say-child-services-need-bolstering Neelam Bohra | Texas Tribune /education/2024-02-06/feds-asked-to-overhaul-school-discipline-at-north-texas-school-district-after-students-jailed The complaint claims Bonham ISD and a city court discriminated against both Black students and disabled students by creating a hostile environment at school. The groups also filed a separate complaint against Corpus Christi ISD with the Texas Education Agency. Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:20:01 GMT /education/2024-02-06/feds-asked-to-overhaul-school-discipline-at-north-texas-school-district-after-students-jailed Neelam Bohra | Texas Tribune /education/2024-01-11/texas-school-districts-lose-300-million-in-federal-special-education-funding At a time when many Texas school districts are already struggling to balance their budgets, districts learned last month that they have millions more dollars to make up. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 21:39:57 GMT /education/2024-01-11/texas-school-districts-lose-300-million-in-federal-special-education-funding Camille Phillips /education/2023-07-13/fort-worth-isd-black-special-education-students-suspended-at-higher-rates-the-state-is-stepping-in The state is probably not coming to the district to take over the department, but it could be more heavily monitored. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:58:49 GMT /education/2023-07-13/fort-worth-isd-black-special-education-students-suspended-at-higher-rates-the-state-is-stepping-in Kristen Barton | Fort Worth Report /education/2023-06-30/why-texas-public-schools-struggle-to-serve-special-education-students The small private school in Fort Worth is serving students with disabilities with individualized curriculum and small class sizes. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:43:45 GMT /education/2023-06-30/why-texas-public-schools-struggle-to-serve-special-education-students Kristen Barton | Fort Worth Report /education/2023-06-06/disability-rights-advocates-celebrate-passage-of-no-kids-in-cuffs-bill If the governor signs SB 133, school police will be barred from handcuffing elementary students. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 21:41:00 GMT /education/2023-06-06/disability-rights-advocates-celebrate-passage-of-no-kids-in-cuffs-bill Camille Phillips