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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.

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Dyslexia and Dysgraphia, Implement the IEP

The world’s largest accessible ebook library for people with reading barriers, offering customizable formats and over a million titles.

Explore Resources by Disability

Behavior/Discipline

Parents offer tips and real-life examples to help children with disabilities develop social skills and build meaningful peer relationships.

Transition

Parents share heartfelt reflections on their aspirations for their son's future, emphasizing his growth, independence, and happiness.

New to Special Education, New to Texas, Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP

The Texas Autism Supplement helps families access funding for therapies, supports, and services to improve outcomes for children with autism.

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.

Transition

Highlights the importance of work, emphasizing that meaningful work is valuable and achievable, regardless of a person's disability or its severity.

Transition

This video highlights how family consortiums help families of individuals with disabilities connect, share resources, and support each other.

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Chat with an Expert

Use the chat in the bottom-right corner to connect with a SPEDTex specialist and get real-time answers to your questions.

Talk to Someone

Connect with our team for one-on-one support and guidance.

PDSES Parent Portal

Visit the Parent Portal to apply for the PDSES grant and track your application.