Requesting an Evaluation, New to Special Education, Determine Eligibility
Fact sheet for families explaining MTSS, how it helps students succeed, and the type of academic, behavioral, and social/emotional supports offered at each tier.
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ARD Committee Meetings, Understanding Parent Rights
Highlights the value of strong educator-parent collaboration to better support the needs and success of students with disabilities.
Transition
In this video, Daniel explains what self advocacy is and why it's important for individuals with autism.
Develop the IEP, New to Special Education
This guide outlines ten lesser-known services that can be included in a child’s IEP to support their educational success.
Behavior/Discipline
Guidance on how schools must address bullying of students with disabilities to ensure continued access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE).
Additional Resources
Learn about the PDSES grant program, application process, online marketplace, and answers to common family questions.
Implement the IEP
Expert insights on supporting students with disabilities through behavior strategies, instructional planning, and key concepts like reinforcement.
Dyslexia and Dysgraphia, Implement the IEP
The world’s largest accessible ebook library for people with reading barriers, offering customizable formats and over a million titles.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Learn what items and services can be purchased with PDSES funds and the rules for approved spending.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Watch this video on how to purchase approved goods from integrated vendors in ClassWallet using PDSES funds.
Transition
Understand why SSI and Medicaid knowledge is key to supporting students with disabilities during their transition to adulthood.
Dispute Resolution, ARD Committee Meetings, Understanding Parent Rights
Provides Texas parents of children with disabilities tools and strategies to advocate for their child’s education and support services.
New to Special Education
Navigate Life Texas provides tips on organizing school records to help parents advocate for children with disabilities and track educational progress.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Access the ClassWallet marketplace to spend PDSES funds on approved educational goods and services.
Transition, Develop the IEP
This guide outlines early transition steps, timelines, and best practices for transitioning a child from Part C to Part B.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Learn more about STAAR Alternate 2, designed for Texas students with the most significant cognitive disabilities and their educational needs.
Transition, New to Special Education
Tips for families of children with disabilities to ease school transitions, from early childhood through high school.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education, New to Texas
As a parent, learn about special education, your rights, and how to participate in decisions that shape your student’s educational journey.
Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
Provides updated procedures for identifying and supporting students with dyslexia and related disorders in Texas schools.
Dyslexia and Dysgraphia, Evaluation, New to Special Education
Learn more about dyslexia and dysgraphia, including the identification process, instructional supports, parent guidance and student rights in schools.
Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
Educators and families can find resources for identifying and addressing the needs of students with dyslexia and dysgraphia.
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, New to Special Education
This video focuses on preparing for an ARD committee meeting. It explains the purpose of ARD meetings and guides families through the process, helping them understand what to expect, how to prepare, and how to participate effectively in planning their child's special education services.
Transition
A parent shares real-life experiences, hopes, and reflections about their child’s future, offering insight into planning beyond school.