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The Right to Learn Program
is a service of The Arc that provides assistance to
a) families of students,
ages 3-21, who have disabilities and need specialized special education services from the schools
b) professionals in the community serving these students.
This program directly
helps ensure that students obtain a free, appropriate education in the
least restrictive environment. Our services include:
trainings and direct assistance to parents preparing for
A.R.D. (Admission, Review, Dismissal) meetings.
Upcoming Parents and Professionals in Special Education (PPSE) Trainings
Free Trainings (in English) 2008
Printable version link- pdf/English free trainings 07_08.pdf
English Training Dates |
Topic |
| January 14, 2008 |
Getting Ready for Annual ARDs - RSVP
(11:00-1:00pm) Room B |
| January 25, 2008 |
Intellectual Disabilities/Mental Retardation and Special Education Needs - RSVP
(11:00-2:00pm) Room B |
| February 11, 2008 |
Interpreting School and Medical Evaluations:
Basics of Tests and Measurement - RSVP
(11:00-1:00pm) Room B |
| February 22, 2008 |
Learning Disabilities and Special Education Needs - RSVP
(11:00-2:00pm) Room B |
| March 10, 2008 |
Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities - RSVP
(11:00-1:00pm) Room B |
| April 14, 2008 |
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Update - RSVP
(11:00-1:00pm) Room B |
| April 25, 2008 |
Assistive Technology and the ARD Process - RSVP
(11:00-2:00pm) Room A |
| May 12, 2008 |
Developing Student Portfolios - RSVP
(11:00-1:00pm) Room B |
This year they will be held at MHMRA’s Conference Center -
7033 Southwest Freeway, Houston Texas 77074.
For more information and to reserve: contact 713-957-1600 ext. 13
Resource Guide
The Right to Learn Program has a free downloadable publication -
The Resource GuideThe for Families of Children with Special Needs that provides useful local, state and national information
on topics such as education, financial aid and medical assistance
for individuals with disabilities.
Resource Guide Nov 07 Revision
Special Education 101
This is an overview presentation of federal (IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, etc.,) and state level special education law for families and professionals needing to understand the process from the moment of referral through dismissal from the special education system. Attendees receive a packet of resources along with the training materials. The course is offerred one time per month. Special Education 101 brochure link
El Derecho a Aprender: En español
El Departamento de Educación y su programa El Derecho a Aprender ofrece mensualmente adiestramientos gratuito en nuestra oficina
-11:00am a 1:00pm- 3737 Dacoma (E) (77092)
Comuníquese con Myrta I. Torres 713-957-1600 Ext. 17
21 de abril |
Plan de Transición |
23 de abril |
Acta para Individuos con Discapacidades Educativas-IDEA Actualizada |
| 29 de abril |
Asistencia Tecnológica y el Proceso de ARD |
| 19 de mayo |
Desarrollando el Portafolio del Estudiante |
Educación Especial 101: En español
ofrece una vista general sobre las leyes federal es y estatales que gobiernan las escuelas públicas y los procedimientos en educación especial. Todas las reuniones se llevaran acabo en nuestra oficina 3737 Dacoma suite E. 77072. Se requiere que los individuos reserven su participación por lo menos 3 días antes de la fecha. Cada presentación comenzará a las 11:00am y sólo se le permitirá la entrada a aquellas personas con 15 min. de demora. El costo del adiestramiento es de $25.00 dólares* y los participantes reciben: Copia de la presentación en Power Point, The Resource Guide for Persons with Special Needs (actualizado), ¡Esta es una Nueva IDEA! (Manual de Educación de 60 pág.)
-11:00am a 1:00pm- 3737 Dacoma (E) 77092
Comuníquese con Myrta I. Torres 713-957-1600 Ext. 17
It's a New IDEA!
The Arc of Texas publishes a manual titled "It's a New IDEA", describing the basics of special education law for families and professionals. It cover federal and state law and explains the step-by-step process from the first referral to graduation. For more infornation and to download the manual: http://www.thearcoftexas.org/
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