Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Guidance for parents on using tactile symbols to support early literacy and accessible communication in children with visual impairments.
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Transition
Details the Texas tuition waiver for youth formerly in DFPS foster care or adopted from DFPS, supporting access to public college education.
Behavior/Discipline
Find resources that support your child’s behavior at home with practical tips and guidance.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Guide for parents to support braille and print literacy in visually impaired kids through skills, assistive tech, and home learning.
New to Special Education, New to Texas
Webpage from Texas Health and Human Services provides information on state disability services, benefits, and programs for Texans with disabilities.
Transition
Guide on Social Security disability benefits, eligibility, and how to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
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.
New to Special Education
Discover how ECI supports young children with developmental delays by coaching families to build skills through everyday real-life settings.
New to Special Education
An illustrated children’s book that highlights key developmental milestones and parenting tips, with helpful checklists.
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
This document provides an overview of secondary transition planning using excerpts from the Texas Transition and Employment Guide.
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.
New to Special Education
The CDC Autism page provides info on signs, diagnosis, early intervention, and support for children with autism and their families.
New to Special Education
Learn what your child is expected to learn this year and explore three simple ways to partner with their teacher for school success.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
This video focuses on preparing for an ARD committee meeting. It explains the purpose of ARD meetings and guides families through the process, helping them understand what to expect, how to prepare, and how to participate effectively in planning their child's special education services.
ARD Committee Meetings, Understanding Parent Rights
Highlights the value of strong educator-parent collaboration to better support the needs and success of students with disabilities.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
Learn more about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
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.
Behavior/Discipline
Texas schools use a behavior code and law to guide discipline. Parents have rights, and students with disabilities get added protections.
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.