Behavior/Discipline, ARD Committee Meetings
Helps parents and schools decide if a child’s behavior is linked to their disability before applying discipline, ensuring proper support and legal compliance.
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Transition
Highlights transition planning and services schools provide to support students with disabilities.
Evaluation, New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
Learn more about the parent's right to request an independent education evaluation (IEE) at the school's expense.
New to Special Education, Understanding Parent Rights
Guidance for families transitioning from Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) to preschool services and community supports.
Behavior/Discipline, Evaluation
Provides an overview of Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), explaining their purpose and how they inform behavior intervention plans.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Learn what items and services can be purchased with PDSES funds and the rules for approved spending.
Transition
A parent shares real-life experiences, hopes, and reflections about their child’s future, offering insight into planning beyond school.
New to Special Education
NCEO promotes inclusive educational assessments for students with disabilities and English learners, ensuring equitable participation and outcomes.
New to Special Education, New to Texas
Helps Texas parents understand disabilities, IDEA rights, services, and collaborate with professionals in planning their child’s education.
New to Special Education
Supports smooth transition from early intervention under age 3 to preschool special ed with planning tools and guidance.
New to Special Education
Navigate Life Texas provides tips on organizing school records to help parents advocate for children with disabilities and track educational progress.
ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Introduces key concepts for developing measurable annual goals in IEPs, with a summary of federal regulations and practical implementation tips.
New to Special Education, New to Texas, Additional Resources
Resources for military families of children with disabilities, offering support with education, healthcare, and challenges of frequent relocation.
Dyslexia and Dysgraphia, Evaluation, New to Special Education
Learn more about dyslexia and dysgraphia, including the identification process, instructional supports, parent guidance and student rights in schools.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
This page explains how students with disabilities participate in testing and the supports available to help them succeed.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Covers literacy development for kids with visual impairments, with tips for home, assistive tech, supports, and a breakdown of accommodations.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Learn how transportation services support children with disabilities under IDEA, including eligibility, IEP decisions, and school responsibilities.
Transition, Develop the IEP, New to Special Education
A guide to help families understand and navigate early intervention and special education services for young children.
Transition
This video discusses how recreation and leisure is fun but does not always come easy to individuals with autism.
Additional Resources
Learn about the PDSES grant program, application process, online marketplace, and answers to common family questions.
New to Special Education
SPEDTex supports families by providing resources and tools to better understand special education and help Texas students succeed.
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.
Transition
This article outlines how to use supports and services as an Alternative to Guardianship
Transition
This guide helps families and students explore options available through Texas Driving with Disability to support safe, informed driving experiences.