Getting Graduation/Leaving a Clear Trail: ARD Committees, Requirements, Coding and More!
This full-day in-person training is designed to support an understanding of the graduation requirements for students under the Foundation High School Program with a focus on students who are receiving special education services.
Participants will review these topics and more as part of this training:
Curriculum and assessment requirements to include a review of various sections of Chapter 74 of the Texas Administrative Code where graduation requirements are denoted;
A review of Rule §89.1070 within Chapter 89 of the Texas Administrative Code and the Commissioner's Rules Concerning Special Education Services and Graduation Requirements;
A look at options for ARD Committees to consider to include substitutions or exemptions to specific graduation requirements;
TSDS/PEIMS and the Graduation Type Code;
Transcript (AAR) and the Personal Graduation Plan; and
College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) and how students receiving special education services may demonstrate CCMR
Special instructions
If possible, it is recommended that a team of personnel from your district or campus (such as a registrar, counselor, and special education leader) attend this training to support your discussion of local procedures for graduation documentation.
Presenter(s)
Chris Nelson
Accomodations
Please notify the ESC Contact listed below if you have a specific accommodation request.
ESC contact
Elizabeth Tidwell
ESC contact email
etidwell@esc14.net
Location
Room(s)
Nolan (North)
Date(s)
September 30, 2026
Time
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Registration deadline
September 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Registering with purchase orders
If registering with a purchase order, you must first submit your purchase order to Region 14 at: pitstopadmin@esc14.net.
A confirmation email will be sent once the purchase order is processed (generally within 4 business hours), and you will be able to complete your registration.
An invoice will be issued after the session is completed.
Cancellation deadline
You may cancel this registration anytime before the end of business on September 25, 2026.
No refunds will be given after this date.
Fees
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CPE credit
6.0 hours
Subject(s)
Administration, Special Education
Grade(s)
Audience(s)
Any Interested Audience, Counselors, Evaluation Personnel, Transition Specialists, TEDs
Objective(s)
Note
Please make other arrangements for non-participants - including children.