New to Special Education, New to Texas, Transition, Additional Resources
Texas HHS provides resources and services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, including communication support and assistive equipment.
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Evaluation, Determine Eligibility
Guidance from TEA on determining special education eligibility for students with visual impairments, including criteria and assessment procedures.
Evaluation, New to Special Education
Explains Texas school district timelines and steps for completing a student's initial special education evaluation after parental consent.
New to Special Education
SPEDTex supports families by providing resources and tools to better understand special education and help Texas students succeed.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Covers Texas’s STAAR tests, including subjects, grade levels, test formats, scoring, and resources for students, families, and educators.
Transition
This brief outlines the transitional services available to help foster care youth gain life skills, education, employment, and housing support.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
A parent shares experience and tips that can help you prepare for your first admission, review, dismissal (ARD) meeting.
Dispute Resolution
Learn how to navigate the Texas Education Agency's special education complaints process.
Behavior/Discipline
Tips and questions to help parents understand and reduce challenging behaviors in children through proactive strategies and support.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Free educational media and resources tailored for learners with disabilities.
Transition, Develop the IEP
This guide outlines early transition steps, timelines, and best practices for transitioning a child from Part C to Part B.
New to Special Education
Explore resources and policy guidance at the state, national, and federal levels for early childhood special education services.
New to Special Education
Find resources and support for families to promote children’s healthy growth and development.
New to Special Education, Develop the IEP, Transition
A guide outlining the differences between IFSP and IEP in age, focus, setting, and services, with added info to help families navigate support.
Develop the IEP
Learn about the new Autism Supplement Guidance Document and helpful strategies for parents and students.
Behavior/Discipline, Develop the IEP
Guide explaining how families can engage in Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans for their children.
ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP
This tip sheet introduces the present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) statement and other tips and guidance.
New to Special Education, New to Texas, Additional Resources, Develop the IEP
ESC Region 11’s DHH Program supports deaf and hard of hearing students, providing resources, guidance, and strategies for families and educators.
Develop the IEP, ARD Committee Meetings, Implement the IEP
Covers how to document IEP service details such as start dates, frequency, location, and duration, with federal regulation summaries and tips.
New to Special Education, Understanding Parent Rights
Guidance for families transitioning from Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) to preschool services and community supports.
New to Special Education, New to Texas
Webpage from Texas Health and Human Services provides information on state disability services, benefits, and programs for Texans with disabilities.
Behavior/Discipline, ARD Committee Meetings
Describes how ARD committees assess if a student’s behavior is caused by their disability during a Manifestation Determination Review.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Covers literacy development for kids with visual impairments, with tips for home, assistive tech, supports, and a breakdown of accommodations.