A Review of Education Programs for Students in the Texas Youth Commission State Schools

July 25, 2008 Between February and June 2008, researchers from the Office of the Independent Ombudsman for the Texas Youth Commission (TYC) conducted an evaluation of seven TYC education programs. The purpose was to provide TYC with a comprehensive picture of the education program provided at each school. The review included intake educational assessments and accountability standards; general education program structure and programs; the impact of disciplinary policies on education entitlements; and special education programming. The research team examined policies and practices, observed classrooms, reviewed educational records and Individualized Education Programs for 165 students, and visited security settings at each . . .