New to Special Education
Glossary of essential special education terms for families, including explanations of IEPs, FAPE, LRE, and other key concepts.
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Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Defines related services under IDEA, with examples, IEP requirements, cost info, and what may or may not be included in a student’s plan.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Explore resources to learn more about accommodations and how to get them for your student.
Transition
In this video, Laura Buckner shares why building independence in students with disabilities is key to planning for a successful future.
Transition
Details the Texas tuition waiver for youth formerly in DFPS foster care or adopted from DFPS, supporting access to public college education.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Parents share real-life experiences showing how early planning and support networks ease the transition to adulthood for their children.
Transition
In this video from Texas Sped Support, Jenny reviews the Transition Planning and My Rights chapters in the Texas Transition and Employment Guide.
Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
Provides a global overview of dyslexia, including how it's addressed in different countries and links to international resources for support.
Transition
Highlights transition planning and services schools provide to support students with disabilities.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
Video about ARD committee meetings that explains their purpose and guides families through the process.
ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP, Transition
Outlines key parts of IEP transition planning, including assessments, postsecondary goals, and services to support students with disabilities.
Transition
Stories of real-life experiences from Texans with disabilities who pursued higher education, inspiring students, families, and educators.
Transition
Practical advice and real-life insights guide students with disabilities in planning successful transitions after high school and into adult life.
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.