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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
Parents share heartfelt reflections on their aspirations for their son's future, emphasizing his growth, independence, and happiness.
Transition
Offers guidance on when and how to transition to adult healthcare, with key questions and steps for a smooth handoff from pediatric providers.
Implement the IEP
This tutorial provides evidence-based guidance on family–school partnerships for children’s literacy through an interactive online experience.
Dispute Resolution
Video that promotes collaboration between parents and educators to resolve conflicts in special education.
ARD Committee Meetings, Dispute Resolution
An IEP story that highlights how essential family input is to meeting a student’s full needs.
Transition, Additional Resources
Five key strategies to support inclusive education transitions for students with disabilities, families, schools, and districts.
Behavior/Discipline
Reviews reasons for and ways to significantly enhance family engagement in schools.
Additional Resources
Connects volunteers with local partner programs offering mentoring opportunities to support youth in Texas foster care.
Transition
Explains the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities preparing to attend postsecondary schools under federal law.
Transition
This video discusses how recreation and leisure is fun but does not always come easy to individuals with autism.
New to Special Education
This collection of tip sheets provides an overview of IDEA disability categories and shares resources and strategies to support student success.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Explains IDEA's assistive technology requirements, corrects common misconceptions, and provides real-world examples for families and educators.
New to Special Education
ECTA Center offers resources and support to early childhood programs and families for young children with disabilities and developmental delays.
New to Special Education
Parent Center Hub offers resources for families of children who are deaf-blind, including education, early intervention, and advocacy support.
Dispute Resolution, ARD Committee Meetings
Shares communication techniques to help families and educators build strong, collaborative partnerships and encourage solution-oriented conversations.
Implement the IEP
Learn eight simple steps parents can use to coach reading and writing at home, making literacy fun, effective, and part of everyday life.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
Video about ARD committee meetings that explains their purpose and guides families through the process.
ARD Committee Meetings
This webinar offers strategies for parents and bilingual staff to participate effectively in IEP meetings.
Additional Resources, Transition
Provides guidance on how foster parents can help youth build a foundation for a successful transition to adult life outside of foster care.
Transition
In this video, Laura Buckner shares why building independence in students with disabilities is key to planning for a successful future.