Texas ARD Meeting Coming Up?
A former Texas Special Education Teacher and leader can help you prepare before you sit down with the ARD committee, not after.
Get Help With Your ARDARDs move fast in Texas, walk in ready, not reactive.
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Alan Driggers
Founder, The IEP Coach
Sound familiar?
- You have an ARD scheduled and you're not sure what to ask for.
- The last ARD left you with more questions than answers.
- You've heard terms like ARD, FIE, LRE, or PWN and nobody explained what they mean for your child.
- You want someone in your corner who has sat on the district side of the table.
What to do before the ARD
Request the paperwork in writing
Ask for the FIE, current IEP, and any data being brought to the ARD, in writing, before the meeting.
Write down your top three concerns
ARDs move fast. Walking in with a short, specific list keeps the committee focused on what matters to your child.
Get a quick read on the file beforehand
A former Texas insider can flag what to push on before you're in the room, not after the ARD is signed.
Get in touch
Prepare for the ARD, don't just attend it.
Tell us when the ARD is and what's on the table. We'll help you walk in ready.