Good morning! 👏Let’s talk about the special ed funding system shift with @cindymoses46 from @TCASEservices and a fabulous panel of members. #tcaseinteractive2026
We always appreciate a visit with Kristin McGuire, TEA's Deputy Commissioner of Special Populations and Student. Assessment, and Reporting. It has been a great conversation between her and @txcase Director of Governmental Relations @hmsheffield. #tcaseinteractive2026
We are delighted to welcome back Anne Grady @AnneGradyGroup to #tcaseinteractive2026 to present on “EvolvAbility” at a time when it feels like everything is shifting.
As we kick off #tcaseinteractive2026 we are welcomed by new TCASE President @gwencoffeytalk for a fantastic year ahead.
Many thanks to our incredible #tcaseinteractive2026 planning committee for designing the content for the event. 👏
With all that is shifting in special education right now, there has never been a more important time for your team to be ready for what's ahead. Register at tcaseconvention.org and save today! #TxEd #specialeducation #tcaseinteractive2026
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The voucher program prioritizes students who need special education services but private schools are not req'd to accept or provide services for students with disabilities. A voucher award doesn't guarantee admission to a private school.
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ALT This image features key findings from the initial review of the Texas Center for Voucher Transparency. The post is a graphic with a lightbulb icon, reading: "Did you know? Special education services are not guaranteed at private schools. Some reviewed private schools explicitly state that they do not provide special education services. In other cases, a few schools ask invasive questions or request detailed medical or psychological information during the admissions process."
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Are you a special educator looking for a new role in Texas? Check out our Career Center for roles around the state at lnkd.in/gD-JSZeN
Posting jobs is complimentary for TCASE members! #TxEd
TCASE urges TEA to provide immediate guidance on the new special education funding system. bit.ly/4bVkhRi
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Moderator: Krista Garcia, TCASE Services by Design; Katie Abbott, Anderson County Special Education Co-op; Kami Finger, PhD, Lubbock ISD; Lorin Furlow, Brazosport ISD; and Amy Strauch, ESC Region 20
The ground is shifting under special education in Texas! Thanks to this panel for a thoughtful conversation about preparing for the many changes happening now and in coming months. #tcasegreatideas2026
Senator Menendez agreed, saying we need to get back to the basics with education policy. "Who is clamoring for us to put the Ten Commandments in the classroom?" #tcasegreatideas2026
Chairman Buckley, in talking about the next legislative session, said he would like to have a session where the focus in simply solving problems. "Can we just at some point take the politics out of the schoolhouse?" #tcasegreatideas2026
Senator Menendez asked educators and families to share stories of students whose lives have been changed through special education services to advocate for more funding #tcasegreatideas2026
Chairman Buckley said he wants to work next session on efficiency and on allotting more money for special education funding formulas #tcasegreatideas2026
Dr. Chevalier said that with the small likelihood of more special education funding in the next session, we hope for a focus on efficiency - looking for requirements that are time consuming but not necessary for quality programs. #tcasegreatideas2026
Senator Menendez, acknowledging most lawmakers are not educators, asked that educators report to lawmakers about unintended consequences of these bills. #tcasegreatideas2026
Chairman Buckley: The theme of the interim is to hear from the implementers of these bills. #tcasegreatideas2026
Chairman Buckley: Lawmakers will need to monitor implementation of these bills affecting special education. "It is not lost on me that there is a significant change in the way we do business." #tcasegreatideas2026