Transition
This video discusses how recreation and leisure is fun but does not always come easy to individuals with autism.
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New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings, Evaluation
A simplified 10-step guide to identifying students with disabilities and delivering appropriate special education and related services.
Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education, Dispute Resolution
Outlines five key practices—attitude, flexibility, determination, documentation, and knowledge—to strengthen parent advocacy in education.
New to Special Education
Compares IDEA and Section 504, detailing differences in student eligibility, evaluations, services provided, and legal protections in education.
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.
Develop the IEP, ARD Committee Meetings, Implement the IEP
Texas Administrative Code (TAC) document discussing the Commissioner"s rule related to autism.
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.
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.
New to Special Education
Parent Center Hub offers resources for families of children who are deaf-blind, including education, early intervention, and advocacy support.
Behavior/Discipline
Learn more about how trauma can influence behavior and defensiveness, and how understanding this connection can improve support for children.
New to Special Education
SPEDTex supports families by providing resources and tools to better understand special education and help Texas students succeed.
Transition
Overview of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services that help young adults with disabilities prepare for work and independence.
New to Special Education, New to Texas
TSBVI offers educational programs and resources for children who are blind or visually impaired, promoting learning, independence, and life skills.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP, Dyslexia and Dysgraphia, Additional Resources
Learn about Texas state assessments and explore tools and resources to support your child’s academic progress.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Find released STAAR test questions from the Texas Education Agency to help students, parents, and educators prepare for state assessments
New to Special Education
A visual reference guide of common special education acronyms with their full meanings to support understanding and communication.
New to Special Education
A Head Start guide to help families support their child’s transition to kindergarten with tips, tools, and activities for a smooth start.
Transition
Find Texas special education contacts by topic and region to get guidance, resources, and support for families, educators, and professionals.
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, Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education, New to Texas
A practical guide with clear steps to help parents prepare for, join, and follow up on ARD meetings to support their child’s education.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Access the ClassWallet marketplace to spend PDSES funds on approved educational goods and services.
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.
Behavior/Discipline
Parents offer tips and real-life examples to help children with disabilities develop social skills and build meaningful peer relationships.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Information families need to find and connect with resources in their area.