New to Special Education, Develop the IEP, Transition
A guide outlining the differences between IFSP and IEP in age, focus, setting, and services, with added info to help families navigate support.
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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 explains the benefits of the Medicaid Waiver Program for families and how school staff can support families in joining the waiting list.
Transition
Find Texas special education contacts by topic and region to get guidance, resources, and support for families, educators, and professionals.
ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP
Tips for families to actively participate in their child’s early intervention or special education team and support their learning journey.
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
Provides early learning, health, and family services to support low-income children and their families.
Transition
Overview of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services that help young adults with disabilities prepare for work and independence.
New to Texas, Transition, Additional Resources
Supports Army Families with quality child and youth programs that ease the balance between mission readiness and parental responsibilities.
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.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Covers alternate assessments, LRE, IDEA provisions, classroom access strategies, and next steps for families of students with disabilities.
Behavior/Discipline
This short video provides a scenario for behavior-specific praise in elementary school in two ways.
New to Special Education
Glossary of essential special education terms for families, including explanations of IEPs, FAPE, LRE, and other key concepts.
Transition, Additional Resources
Five key strategies to support inclusive education transitions for students with disabilities, families, schools, and districts.
Behavior/Discipline
Supports parents and educators with simple, child-focused strategies to guide young children in managing frustration and anger.
New to Special Education
ECTA Center offers resources and support to early childhood programs and families for young children with disabilities and developmental delays.
Evaluation, Behavior/Discipline
Provides evidence-based resources and professional development to support educators in improving outcomes for children with disabilities.
Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
Provides updated procedures for identifying and supporting students with dyslexia and related disorders in Texas schools.
New to Special Education
Parent Center Hub offers resources for families of children with orthopedic impairments, including education, support, accommodations, and advocacy.
ARD Committee Meetings
This prep sheet provides parents with a clear checklist to help them prepare for an ARD meeting and know what to expect.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Learn how transportation services support children with disabilities under IDEA, including eligibility, IEP decisions, and school responsibilities.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
Mothers share tips to help Spanish-speaking families access resources and support for children with disabilities.
Dispute Resolution
Lists organizations offering free or low-cost legal services across Texas, including contacts for Disability Rights Texas and Legal Aid offices.