Dispute Resolution, New to Special Education
This CADRE webinar teaches Inclusive Listening to improve understanding and collaboration in special education through empathy and respect.
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New to Special Education
PRN Texas offers guidance on emotional disturbance in children, including signs, special education eligibility, strategies for academic & social support
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.
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.
New to Special Education
The Center offers Head Start programs tools and resources to support mental health, strengthen emotional development, and reduce challenging behavior.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
A glossary offering standardized Spanish translations of IDEA terms to support families, educators, and service providers.
Understanding Parent Rights, Requesting an Evaluation, New to Special Education, Evaluation
Learn how to request an evaluation if you're concerned about your child’s growth or learning.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
Provides step-by-step instructions for parents to request an ARD meeting to review or revise their child's special education services.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
View the list and map of approved PDSES service providers offering tutoring, therapy, and other eligible services.
Additional Resources, New to Special Education
CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” helps families spot developmental delays early and get support to improve children’s outcomes.
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.
Develop the IEP, New to Special Education
This guide outlines ten lesser-known services that can be included in a child’s IEP to support their educational success.
Evaluation, New to Special Education, Understanding Parent Rights
Provides families with an overview of special education evaluations and fundamentals as well as the key legal rights designed to protect and support their children.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
This video focuses on what happens during an ARD committee meeting. It explains the purpose of ARD meetings and guides families through the process, helping them understand meeting discussions, participate effectively, ask questions, and advocate for their child’s educational needs.
New to Special Education
Guides designed for practitioners to share with families, supporting active engagement in early childhood learning and development.
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.
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.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
This video focuses on what happens after an ARD committee meeting. It explains the purpose of ARD meetings and guides families through next steps, helping them understand decisions made during the meeting and how to support their child's special education services moving forward.
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.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
Helpful back-to-school tips for parents and students from Partners Resource Network.
New to Special Education
Compares IDEA and Section 504, detailing differences in student eligibility, evaluations, services provided, and legal protections in education.
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, 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.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP, New to Special Education
Related Services support children with disabilities through services like Occupational Therapy, counseling, and transportation to ensure access to special education.