Transition, New to Special Education
Tips for families of children with disabilities to ease school transitions, from early childhood through high school.
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Dispute Resolution
Outlines ten guiding principles for effective, child-centered advocacy in special education.
Transition
Short documentary showing real-life experiences of students with intellectual disabilities participating fully in college academics and campus life.
Transition
This brief outlines the transitional services available to help foster care youth gain life skills, education, employment, and housing support.
Transition
Highlights the value of building personal networks to ensure long-term support and improved outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
Transition
Helps Texas foster youth gain life skills, education, and support to transition from care to independent adult living.
New to Special Education, New to Texas, Transition, Additional Resources
Texas HHS provides resources and services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, including communication support and assistive equipment.
Transition
Help your child build self-advocacy skills and prepare for IEP meetings to support their transition to adulthood.
New to Special Education, New to Texas, Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
The Texas Autism Supplement helps families access funding for therapies, supports, and services to improve outcomes for children with autism.
New to Special Education, New to Texas
Helps Texas parents understand disabilities, IDEA rights, services, and collaborate with professionals in planning their child’s education.
Understanding Parent Rights
Offers a comprehensive guide to Texas special education laws, covering topics from Child Find to funding provisions.
New to Special Education, New to Texas
Disability Rights Texas helps Texans with disabilities understand their rights and fully participate in community life.
New to Special Education, New to Texas
Glossary of educational terms and acronyms used in Texas schools, with a focus on special education, curriculum, and student support services.
Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education
Explains legal rights and protections for parents and students with disabilities under IDEA during the special education process.
ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP, Transition
Outlines key parts of IEP transition planning, including assessments, postsecondary goals, and services to support students with disabilities.
New to Special Education, Understanding Parent Rights
Guidance for families transitioning from Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) to preschool services and community supports.
Dispute Resolution, Understanding Parent Rights, ARD Committee Meetings
This series teaches collaboration strategies for families and schools to support students with disabilities effectively.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
This page explains how students with disabilities participate in testing and the supports available to help them succeed.
Implement the IEP
Expert insights on supporting students with disabilities through behavior strategies, instructional planning, and key concepts like reinforcement.
Behavior/Discipline
This short video provides a scenario for behavior-specific praise in High School in two ways.
New to Special Education, New to Texas, Transition, Understanding Parent Rights
Navigate Life Texas offers resources and support for families of children with disabilities, covering health, education, finances, and more.
New to Special Education
In this video, Laura Buckner shares how connecting with other families of students with disabilities can offer support and shared strength.
Determine Eligibility
A framework providing tiered academic and non-academic supports to meet the needs of all students through data-driven interventions.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Supports families in understanding intensive intervention and how it helps students with severe needs using data-driven, individualized methods.