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.
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New to Special Education
National library program offering free braille, audio, and digital books to people with disabilities.
New to Special Education, New to Texas
Glossary of educational terms and acronyms used in Texas schools, with a focus on special education, curriculum, and student support services.
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.
Requesting an Evaluation, New to Special Education, Determine Eligibility
Fact sheet for families explaining MTSS, how it helps students succeed, and the type of academic, behavioral, and social/emotional supports offered at each tier.
Transition, New to Special Education
Whether you need resources now or are planning for life after graduation, this document identifies agencies and programs across Texas.
New to Special Education, New to Texas
TSBVI offers educational programs and resources for children who are blind or visually impaired, promoting learning, independence, and life skills.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
View the list and map of approved PDSES service providers offering tutoring, therapy, and other eligible services.
New to Special Education, New to Texas, Additional Resources
CAP provides early intervention for children 0–6 with autism, including assessment, treatment, and family support for development and school readiness.
New to Special Education
Find resources and support for families to promote children’s healthy growth and development.
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
Glossary of essential special education terms for families, including explanations of IEPs, FAPE, LRE, and other key concepts.
New to Special Education, Behavior/Discipline, Transition, ARD Committee Meetings
Video series featuring Texas families sharing insights on raising children with disabilities, offering support, strategies, and encouragement.
New to Special Education, Evaluation, Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
Overview of the special education process in Texas, offering parents detailed information on evaluations, services, and their legal rights.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Overview of the Texas Parent Involvement Survey and why parent feedback matters in special education
Transition, New to Special Education
In this video, Laura Bucker talks about getting on interest lists for Medicaid waiver programs early in a student's life.
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.
New to Special Education
Learn about CADRE’s free Your Journey to Self-Determination series and guide—tools to help adults support youth in building advocacy skills.
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
Photos and videos that demonstrate key developmental milestones in children to help parents and professionals recognize typical behaviors by age.
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.
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.
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.