Dispute Resolution
Video that promotes collaboration between parents and educators to resolve conflicts in special education.
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New to Special Education, New to Texas
TSBVI offers educational programs and resources for children who are blind or visually impaired, promoting learning, independence, and life skills.
Develop the IEP, New to Special Education
This guide outlines ten lesser-known services that can be included in a child’s IEP to support their educational 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.
Behavior/Discipline, Develop the IEP
This resource offers guidance for families and educators on developing proactive behavior intervention plans and reactive crisis plans for students.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Defines related services under IDEA, with examples, IEP requirements, cost info, and what may or may not be included in a student’s plan.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Explore resources to learn more about accommodations and how to get them for your student.
New to Special Education
Glossary of essential special education terms for families, including explanations of IEPs, FAPE, LRE, and other key concepts.
New to Special Education, New to Texas
Webpage from Texas Health and Human Services provides information on state disability services, benefits, and programs for Texans with disabilities.
Transition
In this video, Laura Buckner shares why building independence in students with disabilities is key to planning for a successful future.
Transition
Details the Texas tuition waiver for youth formerly in DFPS foster care or adopted from DFPS, supporting access to public college education.
ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP
Tips for families to actively participate in their child’s early intervention or special education team and support their learning journey.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Guidance for parents on using tactile symbols to support early literacy and accessible communication in children with visual impairments.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Guide for parents to support braille and print literacy in visually impaired kids through skills, assistive tech, and home learning.
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.
ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Introduces key concepts for developing measurable annual goals in IEPs, with a summary of federal regulations and practical implementation tips.
Additional Resources
Learn about special education updates from legislation passed during the 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2025).
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings, Implement the IEP
A guide to organizing your child’s IEP paperwork using a structured binder with labeled sections and essential documents.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Explore a library of Assistive Technology (AT) tools tailored to support students’ unique learning needs.
New to Special Education, New to Texas
Guide lists financial aid resources for military families, focusing on free or low-cost help for emergencies, healthcare, and special needs.
Transition
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, get, keep, and grow in meaningful careers through the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program.
ARD Committee Meetings, Understanding Parent Rights
Highlights the value of strong educator-parent collaboration to better support the needs and success of students with disabilities.
Transition
Highlights the importance of work, emphasizing that meaningful work is valuable and achievable, regardless of a person's disability or its severity.