Transition, Graduation
This guide outlines the rights and resources available to students with disabilities as they transition from high school to adulthood.
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Implement the IEP
Activities to help parents grow a student’s vocabulary at home through reading, talking, and playing in fun, engaging ways.
Transition
In this video, Laura Buckner talks about the importance of independence and communication in relation to victimization and bullying.
Behavior/Discipline
Learn strategies like visual schedules and transition warnings to support children through daily routines and smooth transitions.
Transition
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, get, keep, and grow in meaningful careers through the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program.
ARD Committee Meetings, Dispute Resolution
Offers parents steps and skills to build strong, effective communication with their child’s school.
ARD Committee Meetings, Implement the IEP, Behavior/Discipline
Helps families prepare for IEP meetings with tips to support planning for behavioral goals and effective collaboration with the IEP team.
Transition
This video discusses why instruction on safety is important, especially for adolescents with autism.
New to Special Education
This illustrated story that helps parents track toddler milestones to look for in your child by age 2.
Transition
Overview of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services that help young adults with disabilities prepare for work and independence.
Transition
Practical tips and real-life experiences guide students with disabilities through a successful transition to adult life after high school.
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.
Behavior/Discipline
Texas schools use a behavior code and law to guide discipline. Parents have rights, and students with disabilities get added protections.
Transition
Highlights transition planning and services schools provide to support students with disabilities.
ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Covers assessment participation and accommodations for assessments for students with disabilities, with federal guidance, tips, and helpful resources.
New to Special Education, Understanding Parent Rights
Guidance for families transitioning from Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) to preschool services and community supports.
Dispute Resolution
Four multilingual family guides explain dispute resolution options under Part C of the IDEA for families with infants and toddlers with disabilities.
Understanding Parent Rights
Offers a comprehensive guide to Texas special education laws, covering topics from Child Find to funding provisions.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings, Evaluation
A simplified 10-step guide to identifying students with disabilities and delivering appropriate special education and related services.
Transition
An overview of Supported Decision-Making Agreements, which let people with disabilities make their own choices with support from others.
ARD Committee Meetings, Dispute Resolution
Outlines options for parents and schools in Texas to resolve disputes over special education services and student rights.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Assistive technology enhances the independence of people with disabilities through adaptive devices and services.
ARD Committee Meetings
Resource about amending an IEP without a meeting from the TEA legal framework.
Transition
In this video from Texas Sped Support, Jenny reviews the Transition Planning and My Rights chapters in the Texas Transition and Employment Guide.