New to Special Education, New to Texas, Transition, Additional Resources
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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.
New to Special Education, Requesting an Evaluation
Provides milestone checklists and parent tips to support early childhood development.
Implement the IEP
This toolkit helps families advocate for children’s literacy and promote evidence-based literacy practices in schools and early childhood programs.
Dispute Resolution
CADRE’s guide helps families resolve special education disputes through structured, collaborative planning that leads to lasting solutions.
Transition
Understand why SSI and Medicaid knowledge is key to supporting students with disabilities during their transition to adulthood.
Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
Provides updated procedures for identifying and supporting students with dyslexia and related disorders in Texas schools.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
This site from legal framework help you locate citations and federal and state requirements for ESY Services.
New to Special Education
SPEDTex supports families by providing resources and tools to better understand special education and help Texas students succeed.
Additional Resources
Learn about special education updates from legislation passed during the 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2025).
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.
Requesting an Evaluation, New to Special Education, Determine Eligibility
Fact sheet for families explaining MTSS, how it helps students succeed, and the type of academic, behavioral, and social/emotional supports offered at each tier.
Transition
Find Texas special education contacts by topic and region to get guidance, resources, and support for families, educators, and professionals.
Determine Eligibility, Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
Learn how schools identify and support students with SLD and dyslexia, and how parents can request evaluations. Slides available here.
Behavior/Discipline
Learn about school-based behavior supports, with tools and strategies to help families and schools support students together.
ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP
Explains how to choose IEP placements, with legal guidance, practical tips, and strategies to support practices and student success.
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.
Implement the IEP
Provides practical strategies for helping English language learners (in Texas, emergent bilingual students) understand and solve written math word problems.
Transition
Practical advice and real-life insights guide students with disabilities in planning successful transitions after high school and into adult life.
Determine Eligibility
Allows families to search by location to find Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) services for children with developmental delays or disabilities.
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.
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.
Implement the IEP
Activities to help parents grow a student’s vocabulary at home through reading, talking, and playing in fun, engaging ways.
Dispute Resolution
Explore tips and access links to information about resolving special education disputes through Texas’s Dispute Resolution Processes.