New to Special Education, Additional Resources
DCMP offers captioned and described educational videos for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or visually impaired.
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Develop the IEP, Additional Resources, Understanding Parent Rights
Explains accommodations in classrooms and tips on how to use them to aide your student.
Behavior/Discipline
Aids schools in implementing a multi-tiered approach to social, emotional, and behavior support, aiming to enhance outcomes for all students.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education, New to Texas
Guide to legal requirements and practices for ARD meetings, IEP development and review, and parents’ rights.
Transition
This guide helps families and students explore options available through Texas Driving with Disability to support safe, informed driving experiences.
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.
Behavior/Discipline
This short video provides a scenario for behavior-specific praise in elementary school in two ways.
Implement the IEP
Activities to help parents grow a student’s vocabulary at home through reading, talking, and playing in fun, engaging ways.
Additional Resources, New to Special Education
CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” helps families spot developmental delays early and get support to improve children’s outcomes.
New to Special Education
Photos and videos that demonstrate key developmental milestones in children to help parents and professionals recognize typical behaviors by age.
Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education
Training for surrogate and foster parents on their role in special education, focusing on IDEA rights, responsibilities, and advocacy.
Develop the IEP
Learn about the new Autism Supplement Guidance Document and helpful strategies for parents and students.
Behavior/Discipline, Implement the IEP
Collection of tools and techniques to help educators and caregivers support the academic, behavioral, and social needs of students with autism.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
This introductory video about ARD committee meetings explains their purpose and guides families through the process.
Behavior/Discipline
In this video, parent Bianca Salinas shares her fear of bullying and highlights the importance of inclusion for students with cognitive disabilities.
New to Special Education
The Center offers Head Start programs tools and resources to support mental health, strengthen emotional development, and reduce challenging behavior.
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.
New to Special Education
A Head Start guide to help families support their child’s transition to kindergarten with tips, tools, and activities for a smooth start.
Transition
Parents share personal strategies and experiences that help foster independence in their child with autism.
ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP
This tip sheet introduces the present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) statement and other tips and guidance.
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
In this video, Laura Buckner shares how connecting with other families of students with disabilities can offer support and shared strength.
Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education
Learn your rights as a parent in Early Childhood Intervention. This video explains key protections with real-life examples from the parent handbook.