A Step Toward IEP Quality and Rigor 25-26

At this time, the proposed amendments to 19 TAC §89.1055 have not been adopted and are still subject to the rulemaking process. Because the rule has not been finalized, TEA is unable to provide guidance or interpretations regarding how the proposed changes would be implemented.

TEA's guidance is based on current law and adopted rules. If the proposed amendment is adopted, TEA will develop and disseminate guidance and technical assistance as appropriate to support LEAs, ESCs, families, and other stakeholders in understanding and implementing the adopted requirements.

Until any amendment is officially adopted and becomes effective, LEAs should continue to follow the requirements currently in effect.

A Step Toward IEP Quality And Rigor: A Rubric to Guide Development of Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs), Goals/Objectives, and Progress Monitoring Methods of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities. This training was developed by Texas SPED Support in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency.

As part of this training, a Quality and Rigor Rubric has been created to guide you in the development process.  

Educators will: 

• Understand critical components of the IEP including: PLAAFP, Goals/Objectives and Progress Monitoring Methods. 
• Apply the Quality & Rigor Rubric to the IEP’s  PLAAFP, Goals/Objectives, and Progress Monitoring sections. 
• Create PLAAFPs, Goals/Objectives, and Progress Monitoring Methods that are rigorous and of the highest quality.