Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education
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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.
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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.
Behavior/Discipline
In this video, parent Bianca Salinas shares her fear of bullying and highlights the importance of inclusion for students with cognitive disabilities.
Behavior/Discipline
This short video provides a scenario for behavior-specific praise in elementary school in two ways.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
A parent shares experience and tips that can help you prepare for your first admission, review, dismissal (ARD) meeting.
Transition
Learn about ABLE—Achieving a Better Life Experience— Accounts offering tax-advantaged savings for students with disabilities and their families.
New to Special Education
Supports smooth transition from early intervention under age 3 to preschool special ed with planning tools and guidance.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Assistive technology enhances the independence of people with disabilities through adaptive devices and services.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Provides information on ESY services, special education supports beyond the school year to help students retain essential skills and prevent loss.
New to Special Education
NCDB’s State Projects list U.S. programs that support children who are deaf-blind and their families with education, early intervention, and resources.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Infographic for parents explaining Adapted Physical Education (APE), its role in IEPs, and how it supports students with disabilities in PE.
Implement the IEP
Learn how to use a sample reading lesson from NCII to support your student's reading development through guided at-home practice.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
This document covers some big ideas that will help you be ready for your child’s ARD meeting, even in a phone or virtual environment.
Transition
Overview of how Texas Medicaid waivers help children with disabilities access long-term care and services.
Transition, Develop the IEP, Understanding Parent Rights
Explains the age of majority and helps parents transfer educational rights, with preparation steps and guidance on state-specific legal considerations.
Transition
Guide on Social Security disability benefits, eligibility, and how to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
New to Special Education
ECTA Center offers resources and support to early childhood programs and families for young children with disabilities and developmental delays.
New to Special Education, Behavior/Discipline, Transition, ARD Committee Meetings
Video series featuring Texas families sharing insights on raising children with disabilities, offering support, strategies, and encouragement.
Behavior/Discipline
Tips for parents to support teens facing emotional challenges, with strategies to build trust, resilience, and open communication.
Transition
8 self-advocacy strategies, tips, and real-life examples for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Covers alternate assessments, LRE, IDEA provisions, classroom access strategies, and next steps for families of students with disabilities.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Overview of Texas student assessments including STAAR, TELPAS, and alternatives, with resources for educators, families, and administrators.