Transition
Guide on Social Security disability benefits, eligibility, and how to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
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Transition
Practical tips and real-life experiences guide students with disabilities through a successful transition to adult life after high school.
Transition
Highlights transition planning and services schools provide to support students with disabilities.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
A list of tech tools organized by reading skill areas to help support students who face challenges in phonics, fluency, comprehension, and more.
Transition
Highlights the value of building personal networks to ensure long-term support and improved outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
Additional Resources, New to Special Education
CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” helps families spot developmental delays early and get support to improve children’s outcomes.
ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Introduces the purpose and components of the IEP statement of services and aids, with federal context and practical tips for effective implementation.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Defines related services under IDEA, with examples, IEP requirements, cost info, and what may or may not be included in a student’s plan.
ARD Committee Meetings
Helpful guide with tips to plan, join, and engage in virtual IEP and school meetings—stay prepared, connected, and confident online.
Transition
This video explains the benefits of the Medicaid Waiver Program for families and how school staff can support families in joining the waiting list.
Dispute Resolution
Early Resolution offers free, voluntary support to help families and schools resolve special education concerns early.
New to Special Education
SPEDTex supports families by providing resources and tools to better understand special education and help Texas students succeed.
Transition
A parent shares real-life experiences, hopes, and reflections about their child’s future, offering insight into planning beyond school.
ARD Committee Meetings, Implement the IEP
Discusses measuring progress on IEP goals, summarizing federal rules and offering practical tips for effective implementation.
New to Special Education
National library program offering free braille, audio, and digital books to people with disabilities.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
This document covers some big ideas that will help you be ready for your child’s ARD meeting, even in a phone or virtual environment.
Dispute Resolution
Methods of communication to improve collaboration and resolve conflicts in special education.
Transition
A story of how a student and her teacher team up to explore careers and prepare her to self-advocate for college and sports accommodations.
Transition
Parents share personal strategies and experiences that help foster independence in their child with autism.
Behavior/Discipline
Learn about school-based behavior supports, with tools and strategies to help families and schools support students together.
ARD Committee Meetings
Parents can agree to make changes to the IEP without an ARD meeting if the adjustment is minor and both parties agree.
New to Special Education, New to Texas, Additional Resources
Resources for military families of children with disabilities, offering support with education, healthcare, and challenges of frequent relocation.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Explore a library of Assistive Technology (AT) tools tailored to support students’ unique learning needs.
Transition, Graduation
This guide outlines the rights and resources available to students with disabilities as they transition from high school to adulthood.