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New to Special Education, Additional Resources
The PDSES program operates on a waitlist. Funding is awarded in groups based on application order and eligibility. This page gives you the information you need to understand where your application stands. Review the application window data and funding group timelines below to see projected award dates, then use the Application ID search at the bottom of the page to look up your specific estimated funding timeline. Keep in mind that all timelines are estimates based on current legislative funding levels and are subject to change. The funding date shown is only an estimate based on current
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New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Learn about Parent-Directed Special Education Services, apply for the program, use awarded funds, connect with approved providers, and access support resources for families.
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New to Special Education
Explore statewide and collaborative webinars on a variety of topics.
Transition
In this video, Laura Buckner shares why building independence in students with disabilities is key to planning for a successful future.
Transition
Guide on Social Security disability benefits, eligibility, and how to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Behavior/Discipline
Covers how independence and communication skills help prevent bullying and align with all TX CAN Social Communication rubric components.
Dispute Resolution, New to Special Education
This CADRE webinar teaches Inclusive Listening to improve understanding and collaboration in special education through empathy and respect.
Transition
Short documentary showing real-life experiences of students with intellectual disabilities participating fully in college academics and campus life.
Behavior/Discipline
Learning how shifting perspectives on challenging behavior can support positive behavior change.
New to Special Education
This collection of tip sheets provides an overview of IDEA disability categories and shares resources and strategies to support student success.
Behavior/Discipline, ARD Committee Meetings
Helps parents and schools decide if a child’s behavior is linked to their disability before applying discipline, ensuring proper support and legal compliance.
Transition
Explore how educators can thoughtfully introduce future planning conversations with families and students with disabilities.
Transition, Additional Resources
Five key strategies to support inclusive education transitions for students with disabilities, families, schools, and districts.
Implement the IEP
Learn eight simple steps parents can use to coach reading and writing at home, making literacy fun, effective, and part of everyday life.
New to Special Education, New to Texas, Additional Resources
Resources for military families of children with disabilities, offering support with education, healthcare, and challenges of frequent relocation.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Explains IDEA's assistive technology requirements, corrects common misconceptions, and provides real-world examples for families and educators.
New to Special Education
Learn what your child is expected to learn this year and explore three simple ways to partner with their teacher for school success.
Transition
Important considerations for parents of children with disabilities as they explore options for their child to make legal decisions in adulthood.
Implement the IEP
Provides practical strategies for helping English language learners (in Texas, emergent bilingual students) understand and solve written math word problems.
Behavior/Discipline
Helps families of children with IEPs ask schools the right questions about behavior concerns, with resources based on level of concern.
Transition, Graduation
This guide from the United States Department of Education (USDE) provides information about federal requirements for transition planning.
New to Special Education
PRN Texas offers guidance on emotional disturbance in children, including signs, special education eligibility, strategies for academic & social support