Transition, New to Special Education
Tips for families of children with disabilities to ease school transitions, from early childhood through high school.
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Transition
Lists free and low-cost mobile apps aiding youth with disabilities in education, employment, and independent living.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
A video overview of ARD committee meetings, explaining their purpose and guiding families through the process.
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
Texas schools use a behavior code and law to guide discipline. Parents have rights, and students with disabilities get added protections.
New to Special Education
Overview of the special education process from referral to IEP development, with a simple chart and explanations for parents and educators.
Dispute Resolution
Learn how to navigate the Texas Education Agency's special education complaints process.
ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP, New to Special Education
Helps families understand the IEP, their role, and offers tools, questions, and note space to support every stage of the IEP meeting process.
Develop the IEP, Additional Resources, Understanding Parent Rights
Explains accommodations in classrooms and tips on how to use them to aide your student.
ARD Committee Meetings
Offers customizable forms to help parents and students communicate their priorities, concerns, and goals effectively during IEP team meetings.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Outlines how school nurses support students with special health needs through care planning, health monitoring, and coordination with educators.
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.
Transition
Explains Age of Majority, outlines requirements based on IDEA, and offers tips to prepare students with disabilities for adulthood.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP, New to Special Education
Guide to assistive technology (AT) for young children with disabilities—tools, tips, and strategies to support early learning and development.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Explains IDEA's assistive technology requirements, corrects common misconceptions, and provides real-world examples for families and educators.
ARD Committee Meetings, Implement the IEP
Discusses measuring progress on IEP goals, summarizing federal rules and offering practical tips for effective implementation.
ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Introduces the purpose and components of the IEP statement of services and aids, with federal context and practical tips for effective implementation.
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.
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.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP, ARD Committee Meetings
Helps avoid common IEP errors and meet legal standards by outlining key procedural, substantive, and implementation requirements.
Transition, Develop the IEP, New to Special Education
A guide to help families understand and navigate early intervention and special education services for young children.
New to Special Education
Fact sheets on specific disabilities with definitions traits tips for families and teachers plus links to expert resources
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.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP, New to Special Education
Related Services support children with disabilities through services like Occupational Therapy, counseling, and transportation to ensure access to special education.