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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Evaluation, New to Special Education
Explains Texas school district timelines and steps for completing a student's initial special education evaluation after parental consent.
Behavior/Discipline, Implement the IEP
Collection of tools and techniques to help educators and caregivers support the academic, behavioral, and social needs of students with autism.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Guidance on how educators can request and access accessible materials for eligible students through resources offered by the Texas Education Agency.
Additional Resources, New to Texas
Military OneSource provides resources for military families with special needs, covering medical, educational, and support services.
New to Special Education, New to Texas, Transition, Understanding Parent Rights
Navigate Life Texas offers resources and support for families of children with disabilities, covering health, education, finances, and more.
Additional Resources, New to Texas
Resources to help states, families, and others support military-connected children with disabilities and ensure timely IDEA services.
New to Special Education, New to Texas
Disability Rights Texas helps Texans with disabilities understand their rights and fully participate in community life.
Transition
In this video, Laura Buckner shares why building independence in students with disabilities is key to planning for a successful future.
Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education
Shares five practical steps to help parents effectively advocate for their child through emotional awareness, knowledge, and collaboration.
Transition
Helps Texas foster youth gain life skills, education, and support to transition from care to independent adult living.
Transition
Details the Texas tuition waiver for youth formerly in DFPS foster care or adopted from DFPS, supporting access to public college education.
Additional Resources
Foster care organizations offering support searchable by region and city.
Transition
Help your child build self-advocacy skills and prepare for IEP meetings to support their transition to adulthood.
Additional Resources, New to Texas
A statewide network supporting child abuse victims through coordinated investigation, healing services, and community protection.
Transition
This article outlines how to use supports and services as an Alternative to Guardianship
Additional Resources
Connects volunteers with local partner programs offering mentoring opportunities to support youth in Texas foster care.
New to Special Education
Learn about CADRE’s free Your Journey to Self-Determination series and guide—tools to help adults support youth in building advocacy skills.
Additional Resources, Transition
Provides guidance on how foster parents can help youth build a foundation for a successful transition to adult life outside of foster care.
Understanding Parent Rights
Offers a comprehensive guide to Texas special education laws, covering topics from Child Find to funding provisions.
New to Special Education
NIMH provides info on autism, including signs, diagnosis, early intervention, and treatments to support children and families.
Transition
Important considerations for parents of children with disabilities as they explore options for their child to make legal decisions in adulthood.
Transition
Tips and guidance for individuals with autism on safe driving, disclosing communication needs, and interacting with law enforcement in Texas.
New to Special Education, Understanding Parent Rights
Guidance for families transitioning from Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) to preschool services and community supports.