Transition
In this video from Texas Sped Support, Jenny reviews the Transition Planning and My Rights chapters in the Texas Transition and Employment Guide.
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New to Special Education
A visual reference guide of common special education acronyms with their full meanings to support understanding and communication.
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
Parent Center Hub offers resources for families of children with orthopedic impairments, including education, support, accommodations, and advocacy.
New to Special Education
ECTA Center offers resources and support to early childhood programs and families for young children with disabilities and developmental delays.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings, Understanding Parent Rights
This video shares 3 essential tips on how to effectively advocate for your child with an IEP at school.
Dispute Resolution, New to Special Education
This CADRE webinar teaches Inclusive Listening to improve understanding and collaboration in special education through empathy and respect.
Develop the IEP, New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
Provides a brief overview of IEP sections and serves as a checklist for families during the ARD committee process.
Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
Summarizes frequently asked questions submitted to the Texas Education Agency regarding the implementation of the Dyslexia Handbook and other dyslexia and dysgraphia requirements.
Behavior/Discipline
Highlights the role of family engagement in student success through collaboration, communication, and tiered support within the PBIS framework.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Infographic for parents explaining Adapted Physical Education (APE), its role in IEPs, and how it supports students with disabilities in PE.
Transition
Find Texas special education contacts by topic and region to get guidance, resources, and support for families, educators, and professionals.
ARD Committee Meetings, Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education, New to Texas
A practical guide with clear steps to help parents prepare for, join, and follow up on ARD meetings to support their child’s education.
New to Special Education, Develop the IEP, Transition
A guide outlining the differences between IFSP and IEP in age, focus, setting, and services, with added info to help families navigate support.
Transition
Explore how educators can thoughtfully introduce future planning conversations with families and students with disabilities.
New to Special Education
Supports smooth transition from early intervention under age 3 to preschool special ed with planning tools and guidance.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
NIDCD advances research on hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language to improve health and quality of life.
Transition, New to Special Education
In this video, Laura Bucker talks about getting on interest lists for Medicaid waiver programs early in a student's life.
Evaluation, New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
Learn more about the parent's right to request an independent education evaluation (IEE) at the school's expense.
Evaluation, Consent to Evaluate, Understanding Parent Rights
This FAQ explains how schools evaluate and reevaluate students for special education, including timelines, procedures, and your role in the process.
Evaluation, New to Special Education
Explains Texas school district timelines and steps for completing a student's initial special education evaluation after parental consent.
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.
Transition
In this video from Texas Sped Support, Cady reviews the College chapter in the Texas Transition and Employment Guide.
ARD Committee Meetings
Parents can agree to make changes to the IEP without an ARD meeting if the adjustment is minor and both parties agree.