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ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education

Family Video: ARD Meeting – After the Meeting (Spanish)

This video focuses on what happens after an ARD committee meeting. It explains the purpose of ARD meetings and guides families through next steps, helping them understand decisions made during the meeting and how to support their child's special education services moving forward.

Transition

Futures Planning: Aiming for the Best Case Scenario

Explore how educators can thoughtfully introduce future planning conversations with families and students with disabilities.

Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education

Surrogate Parent Training

Training for surrogate and foster parents on their role in special education, focusing on IDEA rights, responsibilities, and advocacy.

Transition

Counseling on Victimization and Bullying

In this video, Laura Buckner talks about the importance of independence and communication in relation to victimization and bullying.

Additional Resources, New to Texas

Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas (CACTX)

A statewide network supporting child abuse victims through coordinated investigation, healing services, and community protection.

Implement the IEP

8 Steps to Literacy Coaching at Home

Learn eight simple steps parents can use to coach reading and writing at home, making literacy fun, effective, and part of everyday life.

New to Special Education, Additional Resources

Described and Captioned Media Program

DCMP offers captioned and described educational videos for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or visually impaired.

Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP, New to Special Education

Assistive Technology for Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children with Disabilities

Guide to assistive technology (AT) for young children with disabilities—tools, tips, and strategies to support early learning and development.

Develop the IEP

72 Accommodations That Can Help Students with ADHD

This resource provides examples of 72 adaptations that teachers can use to accommodate the needs of students with ADHD.

Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP

Transportation and Children with Disabilities - Partners Resource Network

Learn how transportation services support children with disabilities under IDEA, including eligibility, IEP decisions, and school responsibilities.

Implement the IEP

Implementation of Mathematics Lessons: Grandparent Example

Shows how families can use structured math lessons at home to provide children with extra practice and support using NCII intervention strategies.

Transition

The Future

A parent shares real-life experiences, hopes, and reflections about their child’s future, offering insight into planning beyond school.

ARD Committee Meetings

ARD Meeting Prep Sheet

This prep sheet provides parents with a clear checklist to help them prepare for an ARD meeting and know what to expect.

New to Special Education

TXSchools.gov

Search for schools around your address.

ARD Committee Meetings, Implement the IEP, Develop the IEP

IEP Tip Sheet: Program Modifications & Supports

Learn more about program modifications and supports for school staff, with IEP tips, resources, and guidance for effective implementation.

ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP

IEP Tip Sheet: Supplementary Aids & Services

Introduces and defines supplementary aids and services, offering quick tips to help educators implement them effectively in IEPs.

New to Special Education, Additional Resources

PDSES - Purchasing Guidelines

Learn what items and services can be purchased with PDSES funds and the rules for approved spending.

Behavior/Discipline

How to Help Your Child Recognize & Understand Frustration

Supports parents and educators with simple, child-focused strategies to guide young children in managing frustration and anger.

Understanding Parent Rights, Requesting an Evaluation, New to Special Education, Evaluation

When You Have Concerns: A Parent’s Guide to Special Education Referrals for Children Ages 3-5

Learn how to request an evaluation if you're concerned about your child’s growth or learning.

ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP

IEP Tip Sheet: Overvew of the Statement of Services & Aids

Introduces the purpose and components of the IEP statement of services and aids, with federal context and practical tips for effective implementation.