New to Special Education
Guides designed for practitioners to share with families, supporting active engagement in early childhood learning and development.
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New to Special Education
An illustrated children’s book that highlights key developmental milestones and parenting tips, with helpful checklists.
Transition
Guides practitioners in supporting families during the transition from early intervention to preschool special education services.
New to Special Education
Discover how ECI supports young children with developmental delays by coaching families to build skills through everyday real-life settings.
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
ECTA Center offers resources and support to early childhood programs and families for young children with disabilities and developmental delays.
New to Special Education
Find resources and support for families to promote children’s healthy growth and development.
New to Special Education
Supports parents in creating individualized service plans so children with developmental delays can build skills and reach their goals.
Transition, Develop the IEP
This guide outlines early transition steps, timelines, and best practices for transitioning a child from Part C to Part B.
Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education, Dispute Resolution
Outlines five key practices—attitude, flexibility, determination, documentation, and knowledge—to strengthen parent advocacy in education.
New to Special Education
Photos and videos that demonstrate key developmental milestones in children to help parents and professionals recognize typical behaviors by age.
New to Special Education, Requesting an Evaluation
Provides milestone checklists and parent tips to support early childhood development.
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.
New to Special Education
Explore resources and policy guidance at the state, national, and federal levels for early childhood special education services.
New to Special Education
This illustrated story that helps parents track toddler milestones to look for in your child by age 2.
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.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Information families need to find and connect with resources in their area.
Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education
Learn your rights as a parent in Early Childhood Intervention. This video explains key protections with real-life examples from the parent handbook.
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, New to Texas, Requesting an Evaluation
Offers information on services for children under 3 with delays/disabilities, including eligibility, referrals, and local program access.
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.
Transition
A guide to help families navigate the transition from early intervention services to an IEP, ensuring a smooth start to preschool or kindergarten.