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.
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New to Special Education, New to Texas, Additional Resources
CAP provides early intervention for children 0–6 with autism, including assessment, treatment, and family support for development and school readiness.
Behavior/Discipline
In this video, parent Bianca Salinas shares her fear of bullying and highlights the importance of inclusion for students with cognitive disabilities.
Dyslexia and Dysgraphia, Evaluation, New to Special Education
Learn more about dyslexia and dysgraphia, including the identification process, instructional supports, parent guidance and student rights in schools.
Evaluation, New to Special Education
Parent Guide to Special Education: Rights, Evaluation Process, and Available Supports for Students with Disabilities.
Behavior/Discipline, Develop the IEP
Guide explaining how families can engage in Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans for their children.
Transition
Find Texas special education contacts by topic and region to get guidance, resources, and support for families, educators, and professionals.
Determine Eligibility, Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
Learn how schools identify and support students with SLD and dyslexia, and how parents can request evaluations. Slides available here.
Transition
Provides college and career planning resources for students, families, and educators, including curricula and interactive tools.
Behavior/Discipline
This short video provides a scenario for behavior-specific praise in elementary school in two ways.
Transition
In this video, Daniel explains what self advocacy is and why it's important for individuals with autism.
Behavior/Discipline
This short video provides a scenario for behavior-specific praise in High School in two ways.
New to Special Education
The Center offers Head Start programs tools and resources to support mental health, strengthen emotional development, and reduce challenging behavior.
Transition
This video discusses how recreation and leisure is fun but does not always come easy to individuals with autism.
New to Special Education
SPEDTex supports families by providing resources and tools to better understand special education and help Texas students succeed.
Behavior/Discipline
Outlines a framework and strategies to support students with intensive behavior needs during school transitions and daily implementation.
Determine Eligibility
Allows families to search by location to find Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) services for children with developmental delays or disabilities.
Develop the IEP
Learn about the new Autism Supplement Guidance Document and helpful strategies for parents and students.
Additional Resources
Learn about the PDSES grant program, application process, online marketplace, and answers to common family questions.
Evaluation, ARD Committee Meetings, Consent to Evaluate
Provides an overview of the timelines and steps Texas schools must follow when processing a parent's request for a special education evaluation.
Behavior/Discipline
Texas schools use a behavior code and law to guide discipline. Parents have rights, and students with disabilities get added protections.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Outlines how school staff can receive tailored supports and modifications through IEPs to better assist students with disabilities.
New to Special Education
Explore resources and policy guidance at the state, national, and federal levels for early childhood special education services.