IEP Companion — Texas ARD/IEP Document
Student First Systems · Specialized Pathways for Empowered Development
ARD Committee Meeting Information
TEA Model IEP §Header · Meeting logistics, participants, and procedural safeguards
Yes-TEA
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Meeting Details
TEA Model IEP §Header
Required ARD Committee Members
Additional / Conditional Participants
Procedural Safeguards — Required by IDEA 20 U.S.C. §1415(d)
Student Information
TEA Model IEP §I · Demographics, case management, and contacts
Yes-TEAPEIMS
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Demographics
Must match PEIMS/TSDS records exactly. Read-only after SIS sync.
Age: 6 yr 10 mo · Age of majority: 2037
10-digit TEA unique ID
Auto-derived from SIS
Home Address & Contact
Parent / Guardian Contacts
Case Management & Special Ed. Status
Syncs to PEIMS E1632
Auto-calculated: FIE date + 3 years
Disability Information
TEA Model IEP §I/PEIMS · Classification, PEIMS codes, and administrative indicators
Yes-TEAPEIMS C053
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Auto-derived from instructional arrangement selection
DSM-5 / Evaluation Diagnosis
Consideration of Special Factors
34 CFR §300.324(a)(2) · ARD committee must consider all 6 factors for every student
FEDYes-TEA
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Factor 1 — Behavior
Factor 2 — Limited English Proficiency
Factor 3 — Blind or Visually Impaired
Factor 4 — Communication Needs
Factor 5 — Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Factor 6 — Assistive Technology
Present Levels of Academic Achievement & Functional Performance (PLAAFP)
TEA Model IEP §III · Baseline data, strengths, functional skills, and disability impact
Yes-TEAFED
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Academic Performance
Functional Performance
Strengths, Concerns & Disability Impact
34 CFR §300.320(a)(1)(ii) — Required for preschool-age students only
Comprehensive Evaluation Results
Assessment instruments, scores, and clinical interpretation — referenced in PLAAFP
ENHANCED
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Cognitive Assessment — WPPSI-IV (with Autism Accommodations)
| Scale | Score (SS) | Percentile | Range | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Scale IQ (FSIQ) | 87 | 19th | Low Average | Underestimate — autism accommodations |
| Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI) | 82 | 12th | Low Average | Language-based tasks affected by autism |
| Visual Spatial Index (VSI) | 95 | 37th | Average | STRENGTH AREA |
| Fluid Reasoning Index (FRI) | 88 | 21st | Low Average | |
| Working Memory Index (WMI) | 78 | 7th | Below Average | SIGNIFICANT WEAKNESS |
| Processing Speed Index (PSI) | 92 | 30th | Average |
Academic Achievement
| Test / Subtest | Score (SS) | Percentile | Grade Equiv. | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJ-IV: Letter-Word Identification | 95 | 37th | 1.5 | STRENGTH |
| WJ-IV: Reading Fluency | 88 | 21st | 1.0 | Average Range |
| WJ-IV: Passage Comprehension | 82 | 12th | K.8 | PRIMARY DEFICIT |
| WJ-IV: Math Calculation | 90 | 25th | 1.2 | STRENGTH |
| WJ-IV: Applied Problems | 78 | 7th | K.5 | PRIMARY DEFICIT |
| WJ-IV: Written Expression | 79 | 8th | Late K/1st | PRIMARY DEFICIT |
| KTEA-3: Phonological Processing | 92 | 30th | — | |
| KTEA-3: Reading Comprehension | 80 | 9th | — | Deficit |
| KTEA-3: Math Concepts & Applications | 79 | 8th | — |
Speech-Language & Related Services Assessments
| Instrument | Score | Percentile | Domain | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CELF-5: Core Language Score | 79 | 8th | Language | Below Average |
| CELF-5: Pragmatic Language (PLSI) | — | 15th–25th | Pragmatics | PRIMARY DEFICIT |
| Beery VMI-6: Visual-Motor Integration | 88 | 21st | Fine Motor | |
| Beery VMI-6: Motor Coordination | 85 | 16th | Fine Motor | Mild Delay |
| Beery VMI-6: Visual Perception | 98 | 45th | Visual | STRENGTH |
| Vineland-3: Communication (Teacher) | 75 | 5th | Adaptive | |
| Vineland-3: Daily Living (Teacher) | 82 | 12th | Adaptive | |
| Vineland-3: Socialization (Parent) | 71 | 3rd | Social | Significant Deficit |
| ADOS-2 (Module 3): Total Score | 15 | — | Autism | Autism Range (≥10) |
| SRS-2: Total Score (Parent) | 75T | — | Social Respond. | Severe Range |
| BRIEF-2: Shift (Parent) | 75T | — | Exec. Function | Clinically Significant |
| BASC-3: Adaptability (Parent) | 33T | — | Behavior | Clinically Significant |
Annual Goals, Objectives & Progress Monitoring
TEA Model IEP §IV–VIII · Measurable goals, benchmarks, and progress reporting
Yes-TEAFED
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Reading Comprehension — Inferential / Social-Emotional
ELA · Autism-Specific
Auto-calculated: start date + 1 year
Benchmarks / Short-Term Objectives
1.1
Nathaniel will identify characters and their emotions in first-grade narrative texts using emotion charts and visual supports with 70% accuracy across 3 consecutive sessions, by April 2026.
1.2
Nathaniel will answer "why" questions about character actions using character analysis graphic organizers with 60% accuracy across 3 consecutive sessions, by July 2026.
1.3
Nathaniel will make simple inferences about social situations in stories using explicit comprehension strategies and visual cues with 65% accuracy across 3 consecutive sessions, by October 2026.
2
Mathematics — Word Problem Solving
Mathematics
Benchmarks / Short-Term Objectives
2.1
Nathaniel will identify key information in first-grade word problems (numbers, operation words, question) using visual highlighting and graphic organizers with 70% accuracy across 3 consecutive trials, by April 2026.
2.2
Nathaniel will select the correct operation (add/subtract) for word problems involving familiar vocabulary with 75% accuracy across 3 consecutive sessions, by July 2026.
3
Social Communication — Peer Interaction
Behavior/Social Skills · Autism-Specific
Benchmarks / Short-Term Objectives
3.1Nathaniel will greet familiar peers by name using rehearsed greeting scripts in 4/5 structured opportunities per week, by April 2026.
3.2Nathaniel will use learned conversation initiation scripts to ask a peer to join an activity in 3/5 daily opportunities during recess, by July 2026.
3.3Nathaniel will maintain a reciprocal social interaction with a peer for 3+ minutes using Social Thinking strategies in 3/5 observed opportunities, by October 2026.
Progress Monitoring Schedule
Special Education & Related Services
TEA Model IEP §VII · Service grid with PEIMS auto-coding, SHARS billing, and school day fields
Yes-TEAPEIMS AUTOSHARS
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🖥 PEIMS Service Indicator Codes — Auto-Generated from Service Grid
Speech Therapy
SI = 1 (Yes)
Occupational Therapy
OT = 1 (Yes)
Physical Therapy
PT = 0 (No)
Counseling
COUN = 0 (No)
Medical/Diagnostic
MED = 0 (No)
School Health
SH = 0 (No)
Interpreting Type
N/A (Not DHH)
Transportation
See §XII
ESY Contact Hrs
102 hrs (See §X)
Special Education Instruction
| Service Type | Setting | Min/Session | Freq./Week | Start Date | End Date | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPED — Autism Programming / Social Skills Social Thinking, Zones of Regulation, behavioral flexibility |
SPED Resource Room |
30 min | 5x/week (daily) | 01/15/2026 | 01/15/2027 | Ms. Sandra Okafor |
SPED — Reading Comprehension (SDI) Inferential comprehension, social-emotional inference, autism-specific strategies |
SPED Resource Room (1:3 ratio) |
45 min | 5x/week (daily) | 01/15/2026 | 01/15/2027 | Ms. Sandra Okafor |
SPED Co-Teaching — Reading Block Collaborative co-instruction in general education setting |
General Education Classroom |
60 min | 5x/week (daily) | 01/15/2026 | 01/15/2027 | Ms. Sandra Okafor + Mr. Novak |
Related Services
| Service | Delivery | Min/Session | Freq. | Start | End | PEIMS Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Speech-Language Therapy Pragmatic language, social communication, conversational skills |
Direct (Pull-out) | 45 min | 2x/week | 01/15/2026 | 01/15/2027 | SI=1 |
Occupational Therapy Fine motor, sensory processing, handwriting, AT support |
Consultation + Direct (2x/month) | 30 min | 2x/month | 01/15/2026 | 01/15/2027 | OT=1 |
BCBA Behavioral Consultation BIP implementation, data review, staff coaching |
Indirect/Consultation | 30 min | 2x/month | 01/15/2026 | 01/15/2027 | N/A-PEIMS |
Supplementary Aids & Services
Program Modifications & Supports for School Personnel
Peer-Reviewed Research Basis — Best Practice Documentation
SHARS Billing & Consent — School Health and Related Services · Texas Medicaid Revenue Recovery
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Determination
TEA Model IEP §XI · 34 CFR §§300.114–300.120 · Placement decision and justification
Yes-TEAFEDPEIMS
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Calculated from service minutes (1,980 gen ed / 2,700 total)
Must total 100% with gen ed
State Assessments & Instructional Accommodations
TEA Model IEP §IX · STAAR participation, accommodations, and instructional supports
Yes-TEA
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STAAR Assessment Participation
STAAR Testing Accommodations
Instructional Accommodations (Daily Classroom Use)
Local Assessment Accommodations
Extended School Year (ESY) Services
TEA Model IEP §XXI · Regression-recoupment analysis and ESY service grid
Yes-TEAESY Contact Hrs
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ESY Service Grid
| Service | Minutes/Session | Frequency | Total Hours | Provider | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Social Skills Instruction Social Thinking® curriculum, peer interaction, turn-taking | 60 min | 4x/week | 24 hr | SPED Teacher w/ Autism Endorsement | Sunrise Elementary Summer Program |
Reading Comprehension Maintenance Inferential comprehension, visual supports | 60 min | 4x/week | 24 hr | SPED Teacher | Sunrise Elementary Summer Program |
Structured Social Activities with Peers Naturalistic social opportunities with trained typical peers | 60 min | 4x/week | 24 hr | SPED Teacher + Paraprofessional | Sunrise Elementary Summer Program |
Speech-Language Therapy (Pragmatics) | 30 min | 2x/week | 6 hr | Ms. Lauren Beckett, CCC-SLP | Sunrise Elementary |
BCBA Behavioral Consultation | 30 min | 1x/week | 3 hr | Mr. Kevin Adler, BCBA | Sunrise Elementary |
ESY Goals (Selected from Annual Goals)
Nonacademic & Extracurricular Activities
TEA Model IEP §X · Participation with nondisabled peers in all school settings
Yes-TEA
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Transportation Services
TEA Model IEP §XX · Transportation as related service and PEIMS indicator
Yes-TEAPEIMS
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Auto-set from determination above
Transition Services & Transfer of Rights
TEA Model IEP §XVII–XVIII · TEC §29.011 + 34 CFR §300.320(b) + Age of Majority
Yes-TEA (Age 14+)FED (Age 16+)
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Transfer of Rights — Age of Majority — TEC §29.0122 · Required beginning at age 17 (one year before 18th birthday)
ARD Committee Participants & Signatures
TEA Model IEP §XIII · All required and conditional participant signature blocks
CRITICAL — TEA
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Parent / Guardian 1 ★ Required
Date: 01/15/2026
Parent / Guardian 2
Date: 01/15/2026
District Representative ★ Required
Date: 01/15/2026
Special Education Teacher / Provider ★ Required
Date: 01/15/2026
General Education Teacher ★ Required
Date: 01/15/2026
Interpreter of Evaluation Results ★ Required
Date: 01/15/2026
Student (if appropriate) — Age 6, Not Required
N/A
CTE Representative (if applicable)
N/A
LPAC Representative (if applicable — EL students)
N/A
VI Teacher (if applicable)
N/A
AI / DHH Teacher (if applicable)
N/A
Transition Agency Representative (Age 16+)
N/A (Age 6)
Other Participant — Speech-Language Pathologist
Date: 01/15/2026
Other Participant — BCBA / Behavior Specialist
Date: 01/15/2026
ARD Member Excusal
34 CFR §300.321(e) · Federal requirement for excused member documentation
FED — Yes
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Agreement / Disagreement with ARD Decisions
TEA Model IEP §XIV · Per-member agreement status — critical compliance documentation
CRITICAL — TEA
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Parent / Guardian 1 — Carol Chin — AGREED with ARD decisions
All ARD decisions accepted as documented
Parent / Guardian 2 — Robert Chin — AGREED with ARD decisions
All ARD decisions accepted as documented
District Representative — Dr. Holloway — AGREED with ARD decisions
Adult Student Agreement — N/A (Age 6)
Required when student is age 18+
Documented Decisions of the ARD Committee
TEA Model IEP §XVI · Official record of all decisions made during this ARD meeting
CRITICAL — TEA
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Autism Supplement — All 11 Required Strategies
TAC §89.1055(f) · Required for ALL students with primary disability of Autism — Nathaniel qualifies
CRITICAL — TEA
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1
Extended Educational Programming
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Daily Schedules Reflecting Minimal Unstructured Time
3
In-Home and Community-Based Training or Viable Alternatives
4
Positive Behavior Support Strategies
5
Futures Planning
6
Parent/Family Training and Support
7
Suitable Staff-to-Student Ratio
8
Communication Interventions (Including Pragmatic / Social Language)
9
Social Skills Supports and Strategies
10
Professional Educator and Staff Support
11
Teaching Strategies Based on Peer-Reviewed Research
Statement of Basis for Any Strategy Marked "Not Needed" — TAC §89.1055(f)(2)
Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Reference
TEA Model IEP §XXV · BIP attachment documentation and review tracking
Yes-TEA
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Supplemental Accelerated Instruction
TEA Model IEP §XXVI · Required determination per TEC §28.0211 (grades 3–8 assessment thresholds)
Yes-TEA
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Restraint & Confinement/Time-Out Provisions
TEA Best Practice · Proactive documentation of restraint/seclusion policies if applicable
Best Practice
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PEIMS Auto-Coding Summary
All PEIMS/TSDS codes auto-generated from IEP data entries — Texas state reporting
PEIMS AUTO
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🔵 Student & Disability Codes
State Student ID (E0001)
8841056293
Gender (E0004)
M — Male
Race/Ethnicity (E0348)
03 — Asian
Home Language (E0030)
000 — English
EL Status (E0841)
0 — No
SPED Effective Date (E1632)
01/15/2026
🔵 Disability & Placement Codes
Primary Disability (C053)
AU — Autism
Secondary Disability (C053)
SI — Speech/Lang.
Multiple Disabilities
0 — No
Instructional Arrangement (C035)
42 — Resource Room
LRE Placement Code
02 — 40–79% gen ed
% Gen Ed
77%
🔵 Service Indicator Codes
Speech Therapy Indicator
SI = 1 (Yes)
OT Indicator
OT = 1 (Yes)
PT Indicator
PT = 0 (No)
Counseling Indicator
COUN = 0 (No)
Medical/Diagnostic
MED = 0 (No)
School Health
SH = 0 (No)
Interpreting Type (DHH)
N/A — Not DHH
Transportation Indicator
0 — No
ESY Contact Hours
102.0 hrs
PPCD Service Location
N/A (Age 6+)
RDSPD District
N/A
Medically Fragile
0 — No
Health & Medical Information
Texas sample advantage — medical needs affecting educational programming
ENHANCED
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Parent Communication Preferences
Texas sample advantage — language, contact preferences, and parent input documentation
ENHANCED
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State Reporting, Compliance Tracking & IEP Dates
TEA compliance calendar, timeline monitoring, and document control
TEAPEIMS
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Auto: implementation date + 365 days
Auto: FIE date + 3 years
Document Version History & Amendments
Texas sample advantage — change tracking and amendment audit trail
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| Version | Date | Type | Author | Description of Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 01/15/2026 | Initial IEP | Ms. Sandra Okafor | Initial IEP developed at ARD meeting. Full document created including Autism Supplement, BIP reference, and all TEA/PEIMS fields. Generated via IEP Companion AI in under 5 minutes; reviewed and finalized by ARD committee. |