Develop the IEP, New to Special Education
A brief guide to understanding the IEP process, its purpose, and how parents can actively participate in planning special education services.
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Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Explains related services—like occupational therapy, counseling, and transportation—that support students with disabilities in accessing special education.
ARD Committee Meetings, Dispute Resolution
Tips for parents to build strong communication with teachers and support students with disabilities.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings, Evaluation
A simplified 10-step guide to identifying students with disabilities and delivering appropriate special education and related services.
Transition
Important considerations for parents of children with disabilities as they explore options for their child to make legal decisions in adulthood.
New to Special Education
Supports parents in creating individualized service plans so children with developmental delays can build skills and reach their goals.
New to Special Education
This illustrated story that helps parents track toddler milestones to look for in your child by age 2.
Transition
A guide to help families navigate the transition from early intervention services to an IEP, ensuring a smooth start to preschool or kindergarten.
ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP
Explains how to choose IEP placements, with legal guidance, practical tips, and strategies to support practices and student success.
Dispute Resolution, ARD Committee Meetings
This resource empowers families to advocate for their child’s education through knowledge, communication, and active school involvement.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education, New to Texas
Guide to legal requirements and practices for ARD meetings, IEP development and review, and parents’ rights.
ARD Committee Meetings
Helpful guide with tips to plan, join, and engage in virtual IEP and school meetings—stay prepared, connected, and confident online.
Behavior/Discipline
Guidance on how schools must address bullying of students with disabilities to ensure continued access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE).
New to Special Education
This collection of tip sheets provides an overview of IDEA disability categories and shares resources and strategies to support student success.
Transition
A story of how a student and her teacher team up to explore careers and prepare her to self-advocate for college and sports accommodations.
Behavior/Discipline
Reviews reasons for and ways to significantly enhance family engagement in schools.
Implement the IEP, Develop the IEP
Describes how including students with disabilities in general academic assessments supports access to education and informs instructional improvement.
Dispute Resolution
Early Resolution offers free, voluntary support to help families and schools resolve special education concerns early.
Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education
Learn your rights as a parent in Early Childhood Intervention. This video explains key protections with real-life examples from the parent handbook.
Additional Resources
Offers tools, guidance, and updates to advance the academic success of students impacted by foster care.
Transition, New to Special Education
Whether you need resources now or are planning for life after graduation, this document identifies agencies and programs across Texas.
Implement the IEP
This tutorial provides evidence-based guidance on family–school partnerships for children’s literacy through an interactive online experience.
Graduation, Transition
A TEA guide that helps students and families understand Texas graduation requirements, endorsements, and planning options. [tea.texas.gov]
Behavior/Discipline, Implement the IEP
Visual routine cards to help families guide young children through daily activities, build independence, and support positive behavior at home.