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What is the ARD Process? Understanding the ARD Process for New Parents

What is the ARD Process? Understanding the ARD Process for New Parents. F.U.S.E Families and Educators United for Special Education Services Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD www.cfbfuse.com. RTI (Response to Intervention). Some kids have difficulty learning at schools.

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What is the ARD Process? Understanding the ARD Process for New Parents

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  1. What is the ARD Process?Understanding the ARD Process for New Parents F.U.S.E Families and Educators United for Special Education Services Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD www.cfbfuse.com

  2. RTI (Response to Intervention) • Some kids have difficulty learning at schools. • Through a process called RTI, the classroom teacher will try to help your child. • RTI is a school based multi-level system where a student will receive increase level of interventions if he does not make progress. • If your child continues to have difficulties, your child will be referred for more testing.

  3. The Evaluation/FIE • The school will need your signed consent or permission to do a Special Education evaluation. • The evaluation will determine whether your child has one of the 12 disabilities that might qualify him/her to receive specially designed education. • It may take 60 calendar days to complete the evaluation. • The testing will be done by trained professional staff that specializes in evaluating students with special needs. • After the testing is compete, the school will contact you to set up a meeting to share the results of the evaluation.

  4. After the testing….. • After the testing is completed, if your child was found to have one of the disabilities, the school will contact you to set up a meeting. • This meeting is called Admission Review and Dismissal Meeting (ARD). • It is very important that you attend this meeting. • The goal of this meeting is for the school staff together with you to try to determine if your child meets eligibility for special education services • If your child meets eligibility, the ARD will develop an individual Education Program (IEP).

  5. Before the ARDHow do I plan for this meeting? • Make sure you allow enough time for the meeting and arrange for childcare for your children. • Plan to come with your spouse/ significant other, a family member or a friend who knows your child and will contribute to the meeting. • Ask your child’s teacher for the result of the evaluation and review it.

  6. Before the ARD….How do I plan for the meeting? • Write down your child’s strength and weakness. • Write down all the things you want the school staff to know about your child. • Write down all the things you would like your child to learn and make progress in. • Write down the questions you would like to ask the school staff about your child’s education.

  7. The ARD MeetingWho will be attend the meeting? • The people who will attend the meeting include, your child’s teachers, a school administrator, members of the team who evaluated your child, other service providers (such as occupational/ speech therapists) you the parent, and the person you have asked to come with you. • A translator will be provided for you if you need one. • Remember that YOU are an important member of this team and your participation in the meeting very important.

  8. The ARD MeetingWhat will the team discuss with me? The team will discuss • the results of the evaluation • your rights as a parent • how your child is functioning at school now • IEP (Individual Education Plan) • what types of adjustment will be made in his education • what other related services you child will need to make progress • what are the skills your child will be working on and how to measure the progress he is making • what type of classroom would be best for your child to work on his IEP objectives • if your child older that 14, future planning will also be discussed

  9. Ending the Meeting • Make sure you have read your notes that you had written in preparing for the meeting. • Ask any questions you have or share your concerns with the team. • At the end of the meeting the summary of what has been discussed will be read. • Everyone including you will be asked to sign showing your agreement with the educational plan that has been made for your child. • If you do not agree, the staff will explain to you how to proceed. They should also give you a handout (Procedural Safeguards) that the state of Texas provides on what to do if you disagree.

  10. After the ARD • After the first ARD, annual ARD meetings will be scheduled to discuss the progress your child has been making and new goals will be written. • As a parent If you have a concern or feel the need to discuss your child’s progress, you can schedule Parent Teacher Conference or an ARD meeting before the annual ARD. • Every three years an FIE will be done by the school staff. • As a partner in your child’s education maintain a good relationship with your child teacher through out the year.

  11. How do I support my child? • Communicate with your child school through out the year and monitor his/ her progress. • Get educated about your child’s disability. • Have a vision for your child. • Encourage your child to be independent but provide him the help he/she needs. • Attend parent support group meeting and network with other parents who have children with special needs.

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