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Parents can create an account and receive customized reminders, participate in focus groups, locate resources, and access training.
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Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES)
TEA is providing online accounts of $1,500 to parents of eligible students served by special education and who are enrolled in a Texas public school.
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SPEDTex Resource Locator
Your gateway to special education resources. From accommodations to transition and everything in between, the Locator can tailor your search by topic, audience, language and type.
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Upcoming Webinar: Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES):
$1,500 Grant for Parents of Students Served Through Special Education.
Join us on December 4th at 12:15 p.m. CST. Click here to register

SPEDTex can help!

We provide information and resources that can help you understand your child’s disability, your rights, and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and facilitate collaboration that supports the development and delivery of services to children with disabilities in our state.

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We are committed to providing families and educators with high-quality resources to enable students with disabilities to achieve the highest outcomes. The links below lead to information and resources provided by SPEDTex toward achieving that goal.

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For Families

Information and resources to help families understand special education processes
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For Educators

Tools for educators to support implementation of strong and effective practices

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Families and educators working together as partners is one of the most effective means of fostering positive outcomes for students. View opportunities below to see how you can get involved.

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Learn

Explore statewide and collaborative webinars on a variety of topics 
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Create Account

My SPEDTex provides customized reminders, focus group opportunities and resources
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Events

Gather helpful tips and information from experts around the state

Featured Resources

Learn how to address school challenges, advocate IEP changes, and empower families for effective issue navigation.

Dyslexia and Related Disorders: Information for Parents

Learn more about dyslexia, including the processes of identification, assessment, and intervention.
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Resolving Special Education Issues with Your Child’s School

Discover tips that can help you address school challenges
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Transition Planning Resources for Families

Explore resources that can help address transition needs for your child
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SPEDTex Monthly Newsletter

Access resources that can help you learn more about special education
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Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES)

Learn more about the PDSES program and how it can help your family
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Parent Involvement Survey

Learn more about our statewide Parent Involvement Survey