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Texas Continuous Improvement Process (TCIP) | Improvement Plan

Free Appropriate Public Education in the Least Restrictive Environment | General Supervision | Parent Involvement | Secondary Transition

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Objective | All children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE) that promotes a high quality education and prepares them for higher education, employment, or independent living after they exit school.

Result 1
Children and families transition effectively from ECI to arrangements that meet the individual needs of the child.

Result 2
Students with disabilities are provided extended school year (ESY) services in order to receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE).

Result 3
Students receive the type and amount of related services needed to benefit from special education instruction.

Result 4
Students with disabilities are participating in state and district-wide assessments as appropriate.

Result 5
All educational records of students with disabilities are transmitted in a timely manner between and among local education agencies (LEAs), Texas Youth Commission (TYC), and Windham School District (WSD).

Result 6
Youth with disabilities under the age of 22 who are returning to the community from Texas Youth Commission, Texas Juvenile Probation Commission (TJPC), or Windham School District have access to an infrastructure of community- based services (which empower the youth and value family support).

Result 7
Services for students with disabilities are coordinated among Texas Youth Commission (TYC), Windham School District (WSD), and public schools.


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Created: June 2, 2003

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