Office of the Superintendent of Schools
Office of Academics
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Acceptance Of Constraint Monitoring Update: Presentation Of Constraint 2 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.
CPM 2.1: The District will increase the percentage of initial eligibility Admission, Review, Dismissal (ARD) committee meetings conducted in compliance with federally required timelines from 87% in June 2023 to 100% in June 2024 and maintain 100% compliance through June 2028.
CPM 2.2: The percentage of IEPs reviewed by an independent team from the Special Education Department for compliance and delivery of services will increase from XX% in January 2024 to YY% in June 2028.