Dispute Resolution, Understanding Parent Rights, ARD Committee Meetings
Helps parents interview advocates, connect with state parent centers, and find more resources to support special education advocacy.
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Determine Eligibility
Allows families to search by location to find Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) services for children with developmental delays or disabilities.
New to Special Education, Understanding Parent Rights
Guidance for families transitioning from Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) to preschool services and community supports.
New to Special Education, Requesting an Evaluation
Provides milestone checklists and parent tips to support early childhood development.
Transition, Develop the IEP
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
Explore resources to learn more about accommodations and how to get them for your student.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Helps families and teachers find tools and info to make classroom changes and support students with disabilities through aids and accommodations.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP, ARD Committee Meetings
Helps avoid common IEP errors and meet legal standards by outlining key procedural, substantive, and implementation requirements.
Behavior/Discipline
NCII offers resources on Data-Based Individualization to support intensive interventions for students with significant learning and behavioral needs.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
A comprehensive glossary offering standardized Spanish translations of IDEA terms to support families, educators, and service providers.
New to Special Education, New to Texas
Guide lists financial aid resources for military families, focusing on free or low-cost help for emergencies, healthcare, and special needs.
ARD Committee Meetings, Dispute Resolution
Tips for parents to build strong communication with teachers and support students with disabilities.
Implement the IEP
Expert insights on supporting students with disabilities through behavior strategies, instructional planning, and key concepts like reinforcement.
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.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings, Evaluation
A simplified 10-step guide to identifying students with disabilities and delivering appropriate special education and related services.
Transition
Information about the Texas Transition and Employment Guide.
ARD Committee Meetings, Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education, New to Texas
A practical guide with clear steps to help parents prepare for, join, and follow up on ARD meetings to support their child’s education.
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, ARD Committee Meetings
Helpful back-to-school tips for parents and students from Partners Resource Network.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings, Implement the IEP
A guide to organizing your child’s IEP paperwork using a structured binder with labeled sections and essential documents.
Additional Resources, Transition
Provides guidance on how foster parents can help youth build a foundation for a successful transition to adult life outside of foster care.
Develop the IEP, New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
Provides a brief overview of IEP sections and serves as a checklist for families during the ARD committee process.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
A video overview of ARD committee meetings, explaining their purpose and guiding families through the process.
New to Special Education
Compares IDEA and Section 504, detailing differences in student eligibility, evaluations, services provided, and legal protections in education.