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New to Special Education
Upcoming Webinar: Understanding Texas’s New Special Education Funding Model
New to Special Education, Understanding Parent Rights
This is an American Sign Language (ASL) version of the Overview of Special Education for Parents Guide.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
The PDSES program operates on a waitlist. Funding is awarded in groups based on application order and eligibility. This page gives you the information you need to understand where your application stands. Review the application window data and funding group timelines below to see projected award dates, then use the Application ID search at the bottom of the page to look up your specific estimated funding timeline. Keep in mind that all timelines are estimates based on current legislative funding levels and are subject to change. The funding date shown is only an estimate based on current
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New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Learn about Parent-Directed Special Education Services, apply for the program, use awarded funds, connect with approved providers, and access support resources for families. Access PDSES Parent Portal
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New to Special Education
Explore statewide and collaborative webinars on a variety of topics.
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.
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
Supports smooth transition from early intervention under age 3 to preschool special ed with planning tools and guidance.
New to Special Education
In this video, Laura Buckner shares how connecting with other families of students with disabilities can offer support and shared strength.
Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education
Shares five practical steps to help parents effectively advocate for their child through emotional awareness, knowledge, and collaboration.
New to Special Education
Learn what your child is expected to learn this year and explore three simple ways to partner with their teacher for school success.
New to Special Education
This collection of tip sheets provides an overview of IDEA disability categories and shares resources and strategies to support student success.
New to Special Education
This illustrated story that helps parents track toddler milestones to look for in your child by age 2.
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.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education, New to Texas
Guide to legal requirements and practices for ARD meetings, IEP development and review, and parents’ rights.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
This document covers some big ideas that will help you be ready for your child’s ARD meeting, even in a phone or virtual environment.
Develop the IEP, New to Special Education
A brief guide to understanding the IEP process, its purpose, and how parents can actively participate in planning special education services.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Information families need to find and connect with resources in their area.
New to Special Education, New to Texas, Additional Resources
TSD provides education and support for deaf and hard of hearing students, emphasizing ASL-English bilingual learning and family resources.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
DCMP offers captioned and described educational videos for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or visually impaired.
New to Special Education, New to Texas, Additional Resources, Develop the IEP
ESC Region 11’s DHH Program supports deaf and hard of hearing students, providing resources, guidance, and strategies for families and educators.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Overview of the Texas Parent Involvement Survey and why parent feedback matters in special education
New to Special Education
Parent Center Hub offers resources for families of children who are deaf-blind, including education, early intervention, and advocacy support.