Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Defines related services under IDEA, with examples, IEP requirements, cost info, and what may or may not be included in a student’s plan.
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Transition
Information about the Texas Transition and Employment Guide.
Evaluation, New to Special Education
Parent Guide to Special Education: Rights, Evaluation Process, and Available Supports for Students with Disabilities.
ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP
Introduces and defines supplementary aids and services, offering quick tips to help educators implement them effectively in IEPs.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Explains IDEA's assistive technology requirements, corrects common misconceptions, and provides real-world examples for families and educators.
Transition
Find tools and support to help you set goals, be heard, and reach for the stars.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Overview of the Texas Parent Involvement Survey and why parent feedback matters in special education
Understanding Parent Rights
Offers a comprehensive guide to Texas special education laws, covering topics from Child Find to funding provisions.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Helps families and teachers find tools and info to make classroom changes and support students with disabilities through aids and accommodations.
Transition, New to Special Education
One‑page profiles help families share a child’s strengths, needs, and goals to guide supportive, person‑centered planning.
Dispute Resolution
Early Resolution offers free, voluntary support to help families and schools resolve special education concerns early.
Develop the IEP, New to Special Education
A brief guide to understanding the IEP process, its purpose, and how parents can actively participate in planning special education services.
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.
ARD Committee Meetings, Implement the IEP, Develop the IEP
Learn more about program modifications and supports for school staff, with IEP tips, resources, and guidance for effective implementation.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Information families need to find and connect with resources in their area.
Dispute Resolution
Guide for filing formal complaints about special education services with the TEA, including steps, requirements, and forms.
Dispute Resolution
TEA created this handbook to help parents, school staff, and others understand and navigate the special education dispute resolution process.
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.
ARD Committee Meetings, Dispute Resolution
Outlines options for parents and schools in Texas to resolve disputes over special education services and student rights.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
This introductory video about ARD committee meetings explains their purpose and guides families through the process.
Transition
Guide on Social Security disability benefits, eligibility, and how to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Transition
Guides practitioners in supporting families during the transition from early intervention to preschool special education services.
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
ECTA Center offers resources and support to early childhood programs and families for young children with disabilities and developmental delays.