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Helping Families Navigate Special Education in Texas

Explore special education resources to help your family understand your child's disability, navigate your rights under IDEA, and collaborate with schools to support special education services.

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I think my child might need special education services

Learn how to request an evaluation and the evaluation process for special education

Understanding my Child's IEP

Learn about IEP requirements and how to prepare for an ARD Committee Meeting.

Options if I disagree with the ARD Committee

Learn more about the available state and federal dispute resolution options.

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Autism Toolkit

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.

New to Special Education, New to Texas, Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP

The Texas Autism Supplement helps families access funding for therapies, supports, and services to improve outcomes for children with autism.

Explore Resources by Disability

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, Dispute Resolution

Outlines five key practices—attitude, flexibility, determination, documentation, and knowledge—to strengthen parent advocacy in education.

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Chat with an Expert

Use the chat in the bottom-right corner to connect with a SPEDTex specialist and get real-time answers to your questions.

Talk to Someone

Connect with our team for one-on-one support and guidance.

Parent Portal

Visit the Parent Portal to apply for the PDSES grant and track your application.