Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education
View TEA's guidance on required LEA website postings, including SPEDTex logo, link, and contact information.
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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.
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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.
Transition
Find tools and support to help you set goals, be heard, and reach for the stars.
Transition
Learn how to support your child’s transition with strengths-based strategies.
Transition
Short documentary showing real-life experiences of students with intellectual disabilities participating fully in college academics and campus life.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Explore braille, print, and tactile literacy options for children with visual impairments in Texas education programs.
New to Special Education
NCEO promotes inclusive educational assessments for students with disabilities and English learners, ensuring equitable participation and outcomes.
New to Special Education
An illustrated children’s book that highlights key developmental milestones and parenting tips, with helpful checklists.
New to Special Education
National library program offering free braille, audio, and digital books to people with disabilities.
New to Special Education
PRN Texas offers guidance on emotional disturbance in children, including signs, special education eligibility, strategies for academic & social support
Transition
This video discusses promoting independence in children with cognitive disabilities and the importance of early planning with families and educators.
New to Special Education
Guides designed for practitioners to share with families, supporting active engagement in early childhood learning and development.
Implement the IEP
Provides practical strategies for helping English language learners (in Texas, emergent bilingual students) understand and solve written math word problems.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Outlines how school nurses support students with special health needs through care planning, health monitoring, and coordination with educators.
Dispute Resolution
TEA created this handbook to help parents, school staff, and others understand and navigate the special education dispute resolution process.
Transition, Graduation
This video captures real-life experiences in transition planning and shares strategies for life after high school.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Explains IDEA's assistive technology requirements, corrects common misconceptions, and provides real-world examples for families and educators.
ARD Committee Meetings, Dispute Resolution
Offers parents steps and skills to build strong, effective communication with their child’s school.
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.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
Helpful back-to-school tips for parents and students from Partners Resource Network.
New to Special Education, Understanding Parent Rights
This document explains assertiveness and offers practical strategies to help individuals communicate more confidently and effectively
New to Special Education
Photos and videos that demonstrate key developmental milestones in children to help parents and professionals recognize typical behaviors by age.