New to Special Education
Guides designed for practitioners to share with families, supporting active engagement in early childhood learning and development.
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Transition
This video series captures real-life examples and recommendations for transition planning.
Transition
This video discusses promoting independence in children with cognitive disabilities and the importance of early planning with families and educators.
Transition, Understanding Parent Rights
Most people with disabilities can make decisions with support; Texas law recognizes supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship.
Transition, New to Special Education
In this video, Laura Bucker talks about getting on interest lists for Medicaid waiver programs early in a student's life.
Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
Summarizes frequently asked questions submitted to the Texas Education Agency regarding the implementation of the Dyslexia Handbook and other dyslexia and dysgraphia requirements.
Implement the IEP
Provides practical strategies for helping English language learners (in Texas, emergent bilingual students) understand and solve written math word problems.
New to Special Education, Evaluation, Determine Eligibility
Parents describe how CDC tools helped them track their child’s development, recognize milestones, and know when to seek support.
Requesting an Evaluation, New to Special Education, Determine Eligibility
Fact sheet for families explaining MTSS, how it helps students succeed, and the type of academic, behavioral, and social/emotional supports offered at each tier.
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 guide outlines the rights and resources available to students with disabilities as they transition from high school to adulthood.
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
Parent Center Hub offers resources for families of children who are deaf-blind, including education, early intervention, and advocacy support.
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, ARD Committee Meetings
Helpful back-to-school tips for parents and students from Partners Resource Network.
New to Special Education
Photos and videos that demonstrate key developmental milestones in children to help parents and professionals recognize typical behaviors by age.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
A comprehensive glossary offering standardized Spanish translations of IDEA terms to support families, educators, and service providers.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Brochure on how parents can support braille literacy in visually impaired students through skill-building, assistive tech, and home integration.
Implement the IEP
Activities to help parents grow a student’s vocabulary at home through reading, talking, and playing in fun, engaging ways.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Free educational media and resources tailored for learners with disabilities.