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Dispute Resolution
This webinar covers how families and schools can resolve special education disagreements through guided, solution-focused collaboration.
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Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education
View TEA's guidance on required LEA website postings, including SPEDTex logo, link, and contact information.
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.
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New to Special Education
Explore statewide and collaborative webinars on a variety of topics.
Behavior/Discipline
Learning how shifting perspectives on challenging behavior can support positive behavior change.
Transition
This video series captures real-life examples and recommendations for transition planning.
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Overview of how Texas Medicaid waivers help children with disabilities access long-term care and services.
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.
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Learn about ABLE—Achieving a Better Life Experience— Accounts offering tax-advantaged savings for students with disabilities and their families.
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Explains the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities preparing to attend postsecondary schools under federal law.
Transition
Find Texas special education contacts by topic and region to get guidance, resources, and support for families, educators, and professionals.
Transition
Provides college and career planning resources for students, families, and educators, including curricula and interactive tools.
Transition
Explore how educators can thoughtfully introduce future planning conversations with families and students with disabilities.
Transition
Practical advice and real-life insights guide students with disabilities in planning successful transitions after high school and into adult life.
Transition
Find tools and support to help you set goals, be heard, and reach for the stars.
Transition
Practical tips and real-life experiences guide students with disabilities through a successful transition to adult life after high school.
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An overview of Supported Decision-Making Agreements, which let people with disabilities make their own choices with support from others.
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Overview of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services that help young adults with disabilities prepare for work and independence.
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This video highlights how family consortiums help families of individuals with disabilities connect, share resources, and support each other.
New to Special Education, New to Texas
Helps Texas parents understand disabilities, IDEA rights, services, and collaborate with professionals in planning their child’s education.
Behavior/Discipline
Tips and questions to help parents understand and reduce challenging behaviors in children through proactive strategies and support.
New to Texas, Transition, Additional Resources
Supports Army Families with quality child and youth programs that ease the balance between mission readiness and parental responsibilities.
Behavior/Discipline
Aids schools in implementing a multi-tiered approach to social, emotional, and behavior support, aiming to enhance outcomes for all students.