Dispute Resolution
Methods of communication to improve collaboration and resolve conflicts in special education.
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ARD Committee Meetings
Resource about amending an IEP without a meeting from the TEA legal framework.
Dispute Resolution
Explore tips and access links to information about resolving special education disputes through Texas’s Dispute Resolution Processes.
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.
New to Special Education, New to Texas
Disability Rights Texas helps Texans with disabilities understand their rights and fully participate in community life.
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.
Dispute Resolution, Determine Eligibility, Understanding Parent Rights
Parents may request a free independent educational evaluation if they disagree with the school evaluation.
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, ARD Committee Meetings, Implement the IEP
Covers how to document IEP service details such as start dates, frequency, location, and duration, with federal regulation summaries and tips.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Explore a library of Assistive Technology (AT) tools tailored to support students’ unique learning needs.
Transition
This guide helps families and students explore options available through Texas Driving with Disability to support safe, informed driving experiences.
Transition, Graduation
This guide outlines the rights and resources available to students with disabilities as they transition from high school to adulthood.
Dispute Resolution
Learn how to collaborate with your child’s school to resolve special education concerns, request support, or update their IEP effectively.
New to Special Education
NCEO promotes inclusive educational assessments for students with disabilities and English learners, ensuring equitable participation and outcomes.
Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
Summarizes frequently asked questions submitted to the Texas Education Agency regarding the implementation of the Dyslexia Handbook and other dyslexia and dysgraphia requirements.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
DCMP offers captioned and described educational videos for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or visually impaired.
Evaluation, New to Special Education
Explains Texas school district timelines and steps for completing a student's initial special education evaluation after parental consent.
Transition, Develop the IEP, Understanding Parent Rights
Explains the age of majority and helps parents transfer educational rights, with preparation steps and guidance on state-specific legal considerations.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
This page provides STAAR math resources for grades 3–8 and Algebra I, including curriculum guides, blueprints, and performance descriptors.
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.
Develop the IEP, ARD Committee Meetings, Implement the IEP
Texas Administrative Code (TAC) document discussing the Commissioner"s rule related to autism.