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OSEP tells TEA:  No Way Jose.   You Haven’t Finished Fixing Your Mess

OSEP tells TEA: No Way Jose. You Haven’t Finished Fixing Your Mess

by Cynthia Singleton | Dec 3, 2020 | advocacy, current events

Some of you may know that OSEP (the Office of Special Ed Programs) has been investigating TEA (Texas Education Agency) since the Houston Chronicle published the Denied series in 2017. The Denied series documented how the former Gov. Rick Perry directed the TEA to keep...
Your Child in Special Ed Could Qualify for Up to $1,500

Your Child in Special Ed Could Qualify for Up to $1,500

by Cynthia Singleton | Oct 22, 2020 | advocacy, current events, special education

Finally, some good news for families with students in special ed from the Texas governor’s mansion! On Wed., Oct 21, the Gov. Abbott’s Office sent out a press release stating that he has authorized TEA (Texas Education Agency) to oversee grants of up to $1,500 per...
Ding Dong:  TEA Authorizes a Conservator to Fix Houston ISD’s Special Ed Mess

Ding Dong: TEA Authorizes a Conservator to Fix Houston ISD’s Special Ed Mess

by Cynthia Singleton | Oct 1, 2020 | advocacy, current events, current events, special education, SPED process

On Sept 29, 2020, TEA (Texas Education Agency) made public their bombshell final report on Houston ISD’s special education system.  The report contains 44 pages of explanation followed by 45 pages listing the legal statutes related to special education that Houston...
Advocating For Your Child while Partnering With Their Teacher

Advocating For Your Child while Partnering With Their Teacher

by Cynthia Singleton | Sep 10, 2020 | advocacy, current events, special education, SPED process

It’s back to school time—2020 style.  What. A. Mess. This is perhaps the scariest, most confusing time for parents and teachers that I ever remember experiencing in my life. This new hybrid approach has challenged teachers in unprecedented ways.  Behind the scenes, I...
Advocating in October 2018

Advocating in October 2018

by Cynthia Singleton | Oct 13, 2018 | advocacy, current events, current events

The midterm elections are less than a month away. Do you know where your legislators, both federal and state stand on these issues? Do you know where the candidates stand on disability issues of insurance (especially on the issue of pre-existing conditions), programs...

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