Office of the Superintendent of Schools
Office of Academics
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Acceptance Of Board Monitoring Update: Presentation Of Constraint Progress Measures 2.1 And 2.2
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The Houston Independent School District (HISD) exists to strengthen the social and economic foundation of Houston by assuring its youth the highest-quality elementary and secondary education available anywhere.
In accordance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Lone Star Governance continuous improvement model and the Framework for School Board Development, the HISD School Board monitors progress towards the district's goals and compliance with certain goals and constraints.
Attached to this update is a report regarding a constraint and constraint progress measures (CPMs). The following measures have new data this month:
Constraint 2: The Superintendent shall not allow ineffective supports, systems, and processes for students receiving special education services across the district to negatively impact Individual Education Plan (IEP) development and implementation.
Constraint Progress Measure 2.1: The district will increase the percentage of initial eligibility Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee meetings conducted in compliance with federally required timelines from 87 percent in June 2023 to 100 percent in June 2024 and maintain 100-percent compliance through June 2028.
Constraint Progress Measure 2.2: The percentage of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) reviewed by an independent team from the Special Education Department for compliance and delivery of services will increase from 7 percent in January 2024 to 20 percent in June 2028.