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.
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Transition
In this video from Texas Sped Support, Jenny reviews the Transition Planning and My Rights chapters in the Texas Transition and Employment Guide.
New to Special Education, New to Texas, Understanding Parent Rights
TCDD provides resources, advocacy, and support to people with developmental disabilities and their families to promote independence and inclusion.
New to Special Education
NCDB’s State Projects list U.S. programs that support children who are deaf-blind and their families with education, early intervention, and resources.
ARD Committee Meetings
Practice guide with tips and a checklist for effective face-to-face verbal communication with families in early childhood team settings.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Overview of the Texas Parent Involvement Survey and why parent feedback matters in special education
Transition
Lists free and low-cost mobile apps aiding youth with disabilities in education, employment, and independent living.
Behavior/Discipline
Learn more about how trauma can influence behavior and defensiveness, and how understanding this connection can improve support for children.
ARD Committee Meetings, Implement the IEP
Explains how IEPs must include ways to measure progress toward annual goals, ensuring effective services and keeping parents informed.
New to Special Education
A visual reference guide of common special education acronyms with their full meanings to support understanding and communication.
Behavior/Discipline
CADRE webinar examines how genetics and environment shape conflict responses, guiding parents to model effective behaviors for children.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
A list of tech tools organized by reading skill areas to help support students who face challenges in phonics, fluency, comprehension, and more.
ARD Committee Meetings
Parents can agree to make changes to the IEP without an ARD meeting if the adjustment is minor and both parties agree.
Transition
Guides practitioners in supporting families during the transition from early intervention to preschool special education services.
Transition
Offers guidance on when and how to transition to adult healthcare, with key questions and steps for a smooth handoff from pediatric providers.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
This site from legal framework help you locate citations and federal and state requirements for ESY Services.
Behavior/Discipline, ARD Committee Meetings
Fact sheet to help parents plan for school meetings about their child's behavior using planning tips, tools, and effective communication strategies.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Assistive technology enhances the independence of people with disabilities through adaptive devices and services.
Transition, Develop the IEP, Understanding Parent Rights
Explains the age of majority and helps parents transfer educational rights, with preparation steps and guidance on state-specific legal considerations.
Transition
Overview of how Texas Medicaid waivers help children with disabilities access long-term care and services.
Transition
Guide on Social Security disability benefits, eligibility, and how to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
New to Special Education, Behavior/Discipline, Transition, ARD Committee Meetings
Video series featuring Texas families sharing insights on raising children with disabilities, offering support, strategies, and encouragement.
Implement the IEP
Learn how to use a sample reading lesson from NCII to support your student's reading development through guided at-home practice.
New to Special Education
In this video, Laura Buckner shares how connecting with other families of students with disabilities can offer support and shared strength.