Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education
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New to Special Education, Additional Resources
The PDSES program operates on a waitlist. Funding is awarded in groups based on application order and eligibility. This page gives you the information you need to understand where your application stands. Review the application window data and funding group timelines below to see projected award dates, then use the Application ID search at the bottom of the page to look up your specific estimated funding timeline. Keep in mind that all timelines are estimates based on current legislative funding levels and are subject to change.
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New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Learn about Parent-Directed Special Education Services, apply for the program, use awarded funds, connect with approved providers, and access support resources for families.
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New to Special Education
Explore statewide and collaborative webinars on a variety of topics.
Transition
In this video, Laura Buckner shares why building independence in students with disabilities is key to planning for a successful future.
Transition
Parents share personal strategies and experiences that help foster independence in their child with autism.
Transition
In this video, Laura Buckner talks about the importance of independence and communication in relation to victimization and bullying.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Explore braille, print, and tactile literacy options for children with visual impairments in Texas education programs.
Additional Resources, New to Texas
Resources to help states, families, and others support military-connected children with disabilities and ensure timely IDEA services.
Behavior/Discipline
NCII offers resources on Data-Based Individualization to support intensive interventions for students with significant learning and behavioral needs.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
Mothers share tips to help Spanish-speaking families access resources and support for children with disabilities.
ARD Committee Meetings, Dispute Resolution
Offers parents steps and skills to build strong, effective communication with their child’s school.
Dispute Resolution
Early Resolution offers free, voluntary support to help families and schools resolve special education concerns early.
Additional Resources
Learn about special education updates from legislation passed during the 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2025).
ARD Committee Meetings, Implement the IEP, Behavior/Discipline
Helps families prepare for IEP meetings with tips to support planning for behavioral goals and effective collaboration with the IEP team.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
This page explains how students with disabilities participate in testing and the supports available to help them succeed.
Additional Resources
Offers tools, guidance, and updates to advance the academic success of students impacted by foster care.
Behavior/Discipline
Guidance on how schools must address bullying of students with disabilities to ensure continued access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE).
Transition, Additional Resources
Five key strategies to support inclusive education transitions for students with disabilities, families, schools, and districts.
Dispute Resolution, ARD Committee Meetings, Understanding Parent Rights
Provides Texas parents of children with disabilities tools and strategies to advocate for their child’s education and support services.
Transition
Provides tools to help families teach teens with disabilities to manage their healthcare as they near adulthood.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
The TEA Resource Library offers materials in Spanish to support families and educators of students with disabilities.
Understanding Parent Rights
Offers a comprehensive guide to Texas special education laws, covering topics from Child Find to funding provisions.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Explains IDEA's assistive technology requirements, corrects common misconceptions, and provides real-world examples for families and educators.