New to Special Education
SPEDTex supports families by providing resources and tools to better understand special education and help Texas students succeed.
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New to Special Education, New to Texas, Additional Resources
TSD provides education and support for deaf and hard of hearing students, emphasizing ASL-English bilingual learning and family resources.
New to Special Education
NIMH provides info on autism, including signs, diagnosis, early intervention, and treatments to support children and families.
Transition
A parent shares real-life experiences, hopes, and reflections about their child’s future, offering insight into planning beyond school.
Behavior/Discipline, Determine Eligibility
Helps parents recognize signs of mental health, behavioral, or emotional disorders in their child and understand when to seek support.
ARD Committee Meetings, Implement the IEP
Discusses measuring progress on IEP goals, summarizing federal rules and offering practical tips for effective implementation.
Transition, New to Special Education
One‑page profiles help families share a child’s strengths, needs, and goals to guide supportive, person‑centered planning.
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.
Transition
Information about the Texas Transition and Employment Guide.
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.
Transition
This guide helps families and students explore options available through Texas Driving with Disability to support safe, informed driving experiences.
New to Special Education
NCEO promotes inclusive educational assessments for students with disabilities and English learners, ensuring equitable participation and outcomes.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
DCMP offers captioned and described educational videos for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or visually impaired.
Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education
Shares five practical steps to help parents effectively advocate for their child through emotional awareness, knowledge, and collaboration.
Implement the IEP
Shows how families can use structured math lessons at home to provide children with extra practice and support using NCII intervention strategies.
Transition
An overview of Supported Decision-Making Agreements, which let people with disabilities make their own choices with support from others.