Transition
Details the Texas tuition waiver for youth formerly in DFPS foster care or adopted from DFPS, supporting access to public college education.
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ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP
Tips for families to actively participate in their child’s early intervention or special education team and support their learning journey.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Guidance for parents on using tactile symbols to support early literacy and accessible communication in children with visual impairments.
Behavior/Discipline, Determine Eligibility
This fact sheet defines Emotional Disability (IDEA: emotional disturbance), its traits, related disorders, and stresses early support in schools.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Guide for parents to support braille and print literacy in visually impaired kids through skills, assistive tech, and home learning.
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.
Understanding Parent Rights
Offers a comprehensive guide to Texas special education laws, covering topics from Child Find to funding provisions.
ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Introduces key concepts for developing measurable annual goals in IEPs, with a summary of federal regulations and practical implementation tips.
Additional Resources
Learn about special education updates from legislation passed during the 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2025).
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, Implement the IEP
Explore a library of Assistive Technology (AT) tools tailored to support students’ unique learning needs.
ARD Committee Meetings
Offers customizable forms to help parents and students communicate their priorities, concerns, and goals effectively during IEP team meetings.
New to Special Education, New to Texas
Guide lists financial aid resources for military families, focusing on free or low-cost help for emergencies, healthcare, and special needs.
Transition
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, get, keep, and grow in meaningful careers through the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program.
ARD Committee Meetings, Understanding Parent Rights
Highlights the value of strong educator-parent collaboration to better support the needs and success of students with disabilities.
Transition
Highlights the importance of work, emphasizing that meaningful work is valuable and achievable, regardless of a person's disability or its severity.
Transition
Information about the Texas Transition and Employment Guide.
Transition
In this video from Texas Sped Support, Jose reviews the Careers chapter in the Texas Transition and Employment Guide.
Transition
Parents share real-life experiences showing how early planning and support networks ease the transition to adulthood for their children.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
A video overview of ARD committee meetings, explaining their purpose and guiding families through the process.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
This video focuses on preparing for an ARD committee meeting. It explains the purpose of ARD meetings and guides families through the process, helping them understand what to expect, how to prepare, and how to participate effectively in planning their child's special education services.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
This introductory video about ARD committee meetings explains their purpose and guides families through the process.
Transition, Additional Resources
Five key strategies to support inclusive education transitions for students with disabilities, families, schools, and districts.
Transition
Practical advice and real-life insights guide students with disabilities in planning successful transitions after high school and into adult life.