In a recent government meeting, officials provided an update on the Texas Education Agency (TEA) approved order regarding special education reforms within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). The meeting highlighted significant progress made over the past year in addressing corrective actions mandated by the TEA.

Commissioner Travillion and other officials noted that the TEA agreed order, established last August, aimed to rectify previous failures in timely evaluations and the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students requiring special education services. Since the order's inception, AISD has successfully completed 71 out of 99 required tasks, with all objectives under priorities one and four fully satisfied. Priority three, while initially submitted, requires ongoing monthly updates until the order is fully completed.

Key achievements include the successful implementation of the Lone Star Governance process, with the AISD board scoring a \"meets focus\" rating in their self-evaluation, a requirement of the order. This accomplishment was noted as being achieved a full year ahead of the TEA's timeline.

Additionally, the district has addressed all outstanding evaluations and determined compensatory services for students who were previously underserved. The meeting also discussed the development of a new special education evaluation manual and a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) manual, which aims to enhance the educational framework for students with special needs. Over 6,000 teachers received training on these new systems, demonstrating a commitment to professional development and effective practices.

Concerns regarding data reliability were also addressed, with AISD implementing new data systems to ensure accurate reporting to the TEA. Monthly reports summarizing special education data have begun, aiming to provide actionable insights for improving student outcomes.

Overall, the meeting underscored AISD's dedication to fulfilling the TEA's requirements and enhancing the quality of special education services for its students.