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ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education

Family Video: ARD Meeting – During the Meeting (Spanish)

This video focuses on what happens during an ARD committee meeting. It explains the purpose of ARD meetings and guides families through the process, helping them understand meeting discussions, participate effectively, ask questions, and advocate for their child’s educational needs.

ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education

Family Video: Full ARD Meeting Video (Spanish)

Video about ARD committee meetings that explains their purpose and guides families through the process.

New to Special Education, New to Texas

Financial Resources for Military Families

Guide lists financial aid resources for military families, focusing on free or low-cost help for emergencies, healthcare, and special needs.

ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education

Family Video: ARD Meetings – Before the Meeting (Spanish)

This video focuses on preparing for an ARD committee meeting. It explains the purpose of ARD meetings and guides families through the process, helping them understand what to expect, how to prepare, and how to participate effectively in planning their child's special education services.

Determine Eligibility

Find your nearest ECI Program

Allows families to search by location to find Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) services for children with developmental delays or disabilities.

Additional Resources

Foster Family Resource Directory

Foster care organizations offering support searchable by region and city.

Transition, Develop the IEP

A Guide to Early Transitions in Texas

This guide outlines early transition steps, timelines, and best practices for transitioning a child from Part C to Part B.

Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP

Extended School Year

Provides information on ESY services, special education supports beyond the school year to help students retain essential skills and prevent loss.

ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP

IEP Tip Sheet: Overvew of the Statement of Services & Aids

Introduces the purpose and components of the IEP statement of services and aids, with federal context and practical tips for effective implementation.

Develop the IEP, ARD Committee Meetings, Implement the IEP

IEP Tip Sheet: Dates, Frequency, Location, and Duration of Services

Covers how to document IEP service details such as start dates, frequency, location, and duration, with federal regulation summaries and tips.

Behavior/Discipline

How to Help Your Child Recognize & Understand Frustration

Supports parents and educators with simple, child-focused strategies to guide young children in managing frustration and anger.

Implement the IEP

How Families Can Partner With Schools on Literacy Development

This tutorial provides evidence-based guidance on family–school partnerships for children’s literacy through an interactive online experience.

New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings, Implement the IEP

How to Create an Organized Binder for Your Child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)

A guide to organizing your child’s IEP paperwork using a structured binder with labeled sections and essential documents.

Graduation, Transition

Graduation Toolkit

A TEA guide that helps students and families understand Texas graduation requirements, endorsements, and planning options. [tea.texas.gov]

Transition, Develop the IEP, Understanding Parent Rights

IEP Tip Sheet: The Age of Majority

Explains the age of majority and helps parents transfer educational rights, with preparation steps and guidance on state-specific legal considerations.