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.
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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.
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.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
NIDCD advances research on hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language to improve health and quality of life.
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.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
Learn more about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP, New to Special Education
Guide to assistive technology (AT) for young children with disabilities—tools, tips, and strategies to support early learning and development.
Evaluation, New to Special Education
Explains Texas school district timelines and steps for completing a student's initial special education evaluation after parental consent.
Transition, New to Special Education
One‑page profiles help families share a child’s strengths, needs, and goals to guide supportive, person‑centered planning.
New to Special Education
SPEDTex supports families by providing resources and tools to better understand special education and help Texas students succeed.
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, New to Texas, Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
The Texas Autism Supplement helps families access funding for therapies, supports, and services to improve outcomes for children with autism.
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, 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, 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, ARD Committee Meetings, Understanding Parent Rights
This video shares 3 essential tips on how to effectively advocate for your child with an IEP at school.
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.
Transition, New to Special Education
Tips for families of children with disabilities to ease school transitions, from early childhood through high school.
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, 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.