Transition
Guides practitioners in supporting families during the transition from early intervention to preschool special education services.
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Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
This page provides STAAR math resources for grades 3–8 and Algebra I, including curriculum guides, blueprints, and performance descriptors.
Behavior/Discipline
Find resources that support your child’s behavior at home with practical tips and guidance.
Transition
This video discusses why instruction on safety is important, especially for adolescents with autism.
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.
Dispute Resolution, Determine Eligibility, Understanding Parent Rights
Parents may request a free independent educational evaluation if they disagree with the school evaluation.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
A list of tech tools organized by reading skill areas to help support students who face challenges in phonics, fluency, comprehension, and more.
ARD Committee Meetings
Parents can agree to make changes to the IEP without an ARD meeting if the adjustment is minor and both parties agree.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
This site from legal framework help you locate citations and federal and state requirements for ESY Services.
New to Special Education, New to Texas
Glossary of educational terms and acronyms used in Texas schools, with a focus on special education, curriculum, and student support services.
Behavior/Discipline
Tips and questions to help parents understand and reduce challenging behaviors in children through proactive strategies and support.
ARD Committee Meetings, Implement the IEP
Explains how IEPs must include ways to measure progress toward annual goals, ensuring effective services and keeping parents informed.
New to Special Education
Find resources and support for families to promote children’s healthy growth and development.
New to Special Education
Provides early learning, health, and family services to support low-income children and their families.
Transition
Lists free and low-cost mobile apps aiding youth with disabilities in education, employment, and independent living.
Behavior/Discipline
Learn more about how trauma can influence behavior and defensiveness, and how understanding this connection can improve support for children.
ARD Committee Meetings
Practice guide with tips and a checklist for effective face-to-face verbal communication with families in early childhood team settings.
New to Special Education
A Head Start guide to help families support their child’s transition to kindergarten with tips, tools, and activities for a smooth start.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Overview of the Texas Parent Involvement Survey and why parent feedback matters in special education
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, Develop the IEP, New to Special Education
A guide to help families understand and navigate early intervention and special education services for young children.
New to Special Education
Navigate Life Texas provides tips on organizing school records to help parents advocate for children with disabilities and track educational progress.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
View detailed instructions for completing the PDSES application and using the Parent Portal.
Behavior/Discipline, ARD Committee Meetings
Describes how ARD committees assess if a student’s behavior is caused by their disability during a Manifestation Determination Review.