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.
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Dispute Resolution
Discover how families and educators support students with disabilities through open communication, collaboration, and shared educational goals.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings, Understanding Parent Rights
This video shares 3 essential tips on how to effectively advocate for your child with an IEP at school.
Implement the IEP
This tutorial provides evidence-based guidance on family–school partnerships for children’s literacy through an interactive online experience.
Transition
In this video, Laura Buckner talks about the importance of independence and communication in relation to victimization and bullying.
New to Special Education
Find resources and support for families to promote children’s healthy growth and development.
New to Special Education
PRN Texas offers guidance on emotional disturbance in children, including signs, special education eligibility, strategies for academic & social support
New to Special Education, Evaluation, Determine Eligibility
Parents describe how CDC tools helped them track their child’s development, recognize milestones, and know when to seek support.
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
Explore a library of Assistive Technology (AT) tools tailored to support students’ unique learning needs.
New to Special Education
Provides early learning, health, and family services to support low-income children and their families.
Transition
In this video, Laura Buckner shares why building independence in students with disabilities is key to planning for a successful future.
Implement the IEP
Learn how to use a sample reading lesson from NCII to support your student's reading development through guided at-home practice.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
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.
Dispute Resolution
Methods of communication to improve collaboration and resolve conflicts in special education.
Behavior/Discipline, Determine Eligibility
This fact sheet defines Emotional Disability (IDEA: emotional disturbance), its traits, related disorders, and stresses early support in schools.
Behavior/Discipline
CSEFEL promotes social-emotional development in young children with evidence-based practices & resources.
Transition
This video discusses promoting independence in children with cognitive disabilities and the importance of early planning with families and educators.
Transition, Graduation
This guide outlines the rights and resources available to students with disabilities as they transition from high school to adulthood.
Behavior/Discipline, Develop the IEP
This resource offers guidance for families and educators on developing proactive behavior intervention plans and reactive crisis plans for students.
Transition
Provides tools to help families teach teens with disabilities to manage their healthcare as they near adulthood.
Dispute Resolution
Early Resolution helps families and schools collaboratively resolve special education concerns through a confidential, facilitated session.
New to Special Education, Evaluation, Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
Overview of the special education process in Texas, offering parents detailed information on evaluations, services, and their legal rights.
Transition
Guides practitioners in supporting families during the transition from early intervention to preschool special education services.