Helping Families Navigate Special Education in Texas

Explore special education resources to help your family understand your child's disability, navigate your rights under IDEA, and collaborate with schools to support special education services.

How can we help you today?

I think my child might need special education services

Learn how to request an evaluation and the evaluation process for special education

I'm new to special education

Learn about IDEA, Texas laws, and your child's rights.

Understanding my child's IEP

Learn about IEP requirements and how to prepare for an ARD Committee Meeting.

Options if I disagree with the ARD Committee

Learn more about the available state and federal dispute resolution options.

Explore Resource by Topic

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ARD Committee Meetings

Behavior/Discipline

Consent to Evaluate

Determine Eligibility

Develop the IEP

Dispute Resolution

Dyslexia and Dysgraphia

Evaluation

Graduation

Implement the IEP

New to Texas

New to Special Education

Requesting an Evaluation

Transition

Understanding Parent Rights

Additional Resources

Evaluation, Consent to Evaluate, Understanding Parent Rights

Evaluations & Re-evaluations FAQ

This FAQ explains how schools evaluate and reevaluate students for special education, including timelines, procedures, and your role in the process.

Evaluation, ARD Committee Meetings, Consent to Evaluate

Evaluation Timelines

Provides an overview of the timelines and steps Texas schools must follow when processing a parent's request for a special education evaluation.

Explore Resources by Disability

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All Disability Areas

Autism (AU)

Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH)

Deafblind (DB)

Developmental Delay (DD)

Emotional Disability (ED)

Intellectual Disability (ID)

Orthopedic Impairment (OI)

Other Health Impairment (OHI)

Specific Learning Disability (SLD)

Speech or Language Impairment (SI)

Visual Impairment (VI)

Transition

Preparing for Transition from Early Intervention to an Individualized Education Program

A guide to help families navigate the transition from early intervention services to an IEP, ensuring a smooth start to preschool or kindergarten.

Transition, Additional Resources

Transitioning to an Inclusive Setting: Five strategies for districts, schools, and families

Five key strategies to support inclusive education transitions for students with disabilities, families, schools, and districts.

Dispute Resolution, ARD Committee Meetings

Parents Can Be Advocates

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

Family Video: ARD Meetings – Before the Meeting (Spanish)

This video focuses on preparing for an ARD committee meeting. It explains the purpose of ARD meetings and guides families through the process, helping them understand what to expect, how to prepare, and how to participate effectively in planning their child's special education services.