If your child is receiving special education services in Texas, you’ve probably heard the term ARD meeting. The first time I heard it, I thought, “What exactly is that?” If you’re wondering the same, don’t worry — I’m here to break it down for you in simple, parent-friendly language.

ARD stands for Admission, Review, and Dismissal. It’s a formal meeting between you (the parent), your child’s teachers, school staff, and sometimes other specialists. The goal is to make sure your child’s educational plan meets their needs so they can succeed in school.

What Happens in an ARD Meeting?

Admission – This is when services officially start for a child who has been found eligible for special education.
Review – For children already in special education, the team meets to go over progress, update goals, and make adjustments.
Dismissal – If a child no longer needs special education services, the ARD team decides to end them.

Who Attends the Meeting?

You, the parent or guardian (you are the most important member of the team!)
Your child’s general education teacher
A special education teacher
A school administrator
Sometimes a diagnostician, speech therapist, counselor, or other professionals who know your child’s needs.

Your Role as a Parent

You know your child best, and your voice matters in this process. During the ARD meeting, you have the right to:

Ask questions in plain language
Suggest changes to your child’s plan
Bring a friend, advocate, or translator for support
Take time to think before signing anything

Why ARD Meetings Are Important

ARD meetings are all about teamwork. Together, you and the school create an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that fits your child’s strengths and needs — helping them grow both academically and personally.

💡 Tip: Before the meeting, write down your concerns, questions, and examples of your child’s progress or challenges. This helps you feel prepared and ensures your voice is heard.

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Urdu

ARD Meeting Kya Hai? Waliden Ke Liye Rahnumai

Agar aap ka bacha Texas mein special education services le raha hai to aap ne shayad ARD meeting ka naam suna hoga. Jab maine pehli baar yeh suna to maine socha, “Yeh aakhir hai kya?” Agar aap bhi yeh soch rahe hain to fikr na karein — main aap ko aasan zubaan mein samjhati hoon.

ARD ka matlab hai Admission, Review, and Dismissal. Yeh ek rasmi meeting hoti hai jismein aap (waliden), aap ke bache ke ustad, school ka staff, aur kabhi kabhi doosre experts shamil hote hain. Is ka maqsad yeh hota hai ke aap ke bache ke liye jo taleemi plan banaya gaya hai, woh unki zarooraton ko poora kar raha hai ya nahi.

ARD Meeting Mein Kya Hota Hai?

Admission (Dakhla) – Jab bacha special education ke liye eligible hota hai to services officially shuru hoti hain.
Review (Jaiza) – Jo bache pehle se services le rahe hote hain, unki taraqqi ka jaiza liya jata hai, goals update kiye jate hain, aur zaroori tabdeeliyan hoti hain.
Dismissal (Khatma) – Agar bache ko ab special education ki zaroorat nahi rehti to team decide karti hai ke services khatam kar di jayein.

Meeting Mein Kaun Hota Hai?

Aap, waliden ya guardian (sab se important member aap hain!)
Aap ke bache ka General Education Teacher
Special Education Teacher
Ek School Administrator
Kabhi kabhi Diagnostician, Speech Therapist, Counselor ya doosre experts bhi shamil hote hain.

Waliden Ka Kirdar

Aap apne bache ko sab se behtar jaante hain, is liye aap ki raaye sab se zyada important hai. Aap ka haq hai ke:

Aasan zubaan mein sawal poochein
Plan mein tabdeeli ki darkhwast karein
Apne saath dost, advocate ya translator le jayein
Sign karne se pehle sochne ka waqt lein

ARD Meeting Kyun Ahm Hai?

Yeh meeting ek teamwork ka mauka hai. Is mein school aur waliden mil kar ek Individualized Education Program (IEP) banate hain jo aap ke bache ki strengths aur needs ke mutabiq hota hai, taa ke woh taleemi aur zati dono tor par taraqqi kar saken.

💡 Mashwara: Meeting se pehle apne sawalat, concerns, aur misaalein likh lein taa ke aap pur-aitmaad rahen aur kuch bhool na jaye.

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