New to Special Education
Explore resources and policy guidance at the state, national, and federal levels for early childhood special education services.
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New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
A glossary offering standardized Spanish translations of IDEA terms to support families, educators, and service providers.
Behavior/Discipline
CADRE webinar examines how genetics and environment shape conflict responses, guiding parents to model effective behaviors for children.
Transition
This brief outlines the transitional services available to help foster care youth gain life skills, education, employment, and housing support.
Transition
Information about the Texas Transition and Employment Guide.
New to Special Education, New to Texas
Disability Rights Texas helps Texans with disabilities understand their rights and fully participate in community life.
Evaluation, ARD Committee Meetings, Consent to Evaluate
Provides an overview of the timelines and steps Texas schools must follow when processing a parent's request for a special education evaluation.
Transition
Provides information and tools to support students with disabilities and families in planning transitions.
Understanding Parent Rights, Requesting an Evaluation, New to Special Education, Evaluation
Learn how to request an evaluation if you're concerned about your child’s growth or learning.
Dispute Resolution
Lists organizations offering free or low-cost legal services across Texas, including contacts for Disability Rights Texas and Legal Aid offices.
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.
Dispute Resolution
TEA created this handbook to help parents, school staff, and others understand and navigate the special education dispute resolution process.
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.
Behavior/Discipline, Determine Eligibility
Helps parents recognize signs of mental health, behavioral, or emotional disorders in their child and understand when to seek support.
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.
Behavior/Discipline
Learn strategies like visual schedules and transition warnings to support children through daily routines and smooth transitions.
Behavior/Discipline
Supports parents and educators with simple, child-focused strategies to guide young children in managing frustration and anger.
Evaluation, New to Special Education
Explains Texas school district timelines and steps for completing a student's initial special education evaluation after parental consent.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Learn what items and services can be purchased with PDSES funds and the rules for approved spending.
Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education
Shares five practical steps to help parents effectively advocate for their child through emotional awareness, knowledge, and collaboration.
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.
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.
Behavior/Discipline
This short video provides a scenario for behavior-specific praise in High School in two ways.
Evaluation, Determine Eligibility
Guidance from TEA on determining special education eligibility for students with visual impairments, including criteria and assessment procedures.