The ultimate goal for all students, including those with intellectual disabilities, is to be able to contribute to their communities in a purposeful way. HB 165 passed in the 86th Legislative Session, states students can earn and endorsement with modified curriculum. We will discuss state accredited courses for CTE credit and the importance of the course of study, which includes elective courses that meet the Foundation plan with an endorsement that may be appropriate for students with low incidence disabilities to graduate.
We will also explore strategies to help with modifications to the TEKS to support students' Transition post secondary goals and serve students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.