Transition
Overview of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services that help young adults with disabilities prepare for work and independence.
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Transition
In this video from Texas Sped Support, Jose reviews the Careers chapter in the Texas Transition and Employment Guide.
Behavior/Discipline
Find resources that support your child’s behavior at home with practical tips and guidance.
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.
New to Special Education
Parent Center Hub offers resources for families of children who are deaf-blind, including education, early intervention, and advocacy support.
Transition
Learn about ABLE—Achieving a Better Life Experience— Accounts offering tax-advantaged savings for students with disabilities and their families.
Transition
An overview of Supported Decision-Making Agreements, which let people with disabilities make their own choices with support from others.
Behavior/Discipline
Learning how shifting perspectives on challenging behavior can support positive behavior change.
Transition
This video discusses why instruction on safety is important, especially for adolescents with autism.
New to Special Education
Provides early learning, health, and family services to support low-income children and their families.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
A parent shares experience and tips that can help you prepare for your first admission, review, dismissal (ARD) meeting.
ARD Committee Meetings
Helpful guide with tips to plan, join, and engage in virtual IEP and school meetings—stay prepared, connected, and confident online.
Dispute Resolution, Understanding Parent Rights, ARD Committee Meetings
Helps parents interview advocates, connect with state parent centers, and find more resources to support special education advocacy.
New to Special Education, Behavior/Discipline, Transition, ARD Committee Meetings
Video series featuring Texas families sharing insights on raising children with disabilities, offering support, strategies, and encouragement.
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.
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.
Implement the IEP
Activities to help parents grow a student’s vocabulary at home through reading, talking, and playing in fun, engaging ways.
Transition
A guide to help families navigate the transition from early intervention services to an IEP, ensuring a smooth start to preschool or kindergarten.
Dispute Resolution
Lists organizations offering free or low-cost legal services across Texas, including contacts for Disability Rights Texas and Legal Aid offices.
Behavior/Discipline, Develop the IEP
Guide explaining how families can engage in Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans for their children.
ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Introduces key concepts for developing measurable annual goals in IEPs, with a summary of federal regulations and practical implementation tips.
New to Special Education, New to Texas, Understanding Parent Rights
TCDD provides resources, advocacy, and support to people with developmental disabilities and their families to promote independence and inclusion.
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.
Behavior/Discipline
Tips and questions to help parents understand and reduce challenging behaviors in children through proactive strategies and support.