and challenges. tools and techniques that respond to specific Region 4: Austin, TX. challenges. Most ARD meetings run smoothly, however, some challenges remain: Reconciling differing views Building consensus Overcoming resistance to change Dealing with ineffective behaviors Session Objectives: Describe the facilitation tools and techniques that are being taught to the those taking part in ARD meetings Teach core facilitation skills and demonstrate why those are essential in ARD meetings Engage you in learning some of the techniques that past participants found to be very effective: dealing with resistance and redirecting ineffective behaviors IEP Facilitation Resources and Information ARD Committees Under federal (20 USC § 1414; 34 CFR Part 300) and and Alternatives Texas state (Texas Education Code, 19 TAC Chapter 89) for Dispute law, a public school district or public charter school is Resolution required to establish an admission, review, and dismissal committee to develop an individualized education (“ARD”) program for each student served by the school (“IEP”) district or special education program. charter’s In 2013, the 83rd Texas Legislature passed Senate bill relating to alternative dispute resolution (“SB”) 542 methods regarding services for students with disabilities, including Individualized Education Program (IEP) facilitation. Under the provisions of SB 542 19 TAC § 89.1150 was revised to include facilitation as an option for dispute resolution
and challenges. Region 4: Austin, TX. tools and techniques that respond to specific challenges. Most ARD meetings run smoothly, however, some challenges remain: Reconciling differing views Building consensus Overcoming resistance to change Dealing with ineffective behaviors Session Objectives: Describe the facilitation tools and techniques that are being taught to the those taking part in ARD meetings Teach core facilitation skills and demonstrate why those are essential in ARD meetings Engage you in learning some of the techniques that past participants found to be very effective: dealing with resistance and redirecting ineffective behaviors IEP Facilitation Resources and Information ARD Committees and Alternatives for Dispute Resolution Under federal (20 USC § 1414; 34 CFR Part 300) and Texas state (Texas Education Code, 19 TAC Chapter 89) law, a public school district or public charter school is required to establish an admission, review, and dismissal (“ARD”) committee to develop an individualized education program (“IEP”) for each student served by the school district or charter’s special education program. In 2013, the 83rd Texas Legislature passed Senate bill (“SB”) 542 relating to alternative dispute resolution methods regarding services for students with disabilities, including Individualized Education Program (IEP) facilitation. Under the provisions of SB 542 19 TAC § 89.1150 was revised to include facilitation as an option for dispute resolution