Alvin Independent School District v. A.D. Ex Rel. Patricia F.

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• noting that in determining whether a child needs special education, the school district should consider a student’s academic, behavioral, and social progress
• noting that in determining whether a child needs special education, the school district should consider a student’s academic, behavioral, and social progress
• finding that student did not qualify for special education services where student was demonstrating social and behavioral success
• declining to address potential procedural violations after concluding that the student was ineligible for special education services in any event
• agreeing with the argument that .because teacher testimony is based on first hand observations of educational progress, it may be more reliable than physician testimony
• affirming district court’s decision that child did not need special education services, in part, because of his “passing grades and success” on standardized tests

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