Purpose and Goals of Child Find, Evaluation, and ARD Supports Network
Child Find is legally required, and is an important first step to finding children with disabilities and getting them the support and services they require to be successful in school. The full and individual initial evaluation (FIIE) is a critical component when determining the eligibility and needs of the child. The role of the ARD committee is to develop the IEP to enable a child with a disability to achieve the prescribed goals resulting in positive outcomes. [TEA Special Education Strategic Plan, April 2018]
The Child Find, Evaluation and ARD Supports Network assists LEAs by providing resources and training that are aligned with implementing effective Child Find practices, conducting comprehensive evaluations, and practicing collaborative admission, review and dismissal (ARD) committee processes that lead to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) for students with disabilities.
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Additional Resources
Clicking logos below will open a new window.Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004 contains historical resources associated with the 2004 Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).
The Legal Framework site contains a compilation of state and federal requirements as they apply to child-centered special education.
SPEDTex provides resources to support the development and delivery of services to Texas children with disabilities.