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The CDC Autism page provides info on signs, diagnosis, early intervention, and support for children with autism and their families.
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Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP, New to Special Education
Related Services support children with disabilities through services like Occupational Therapy, counseling, and transportation to ensure access to special education.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP, ARD Committee Meetings
Helps avoid common IEP errors and meet legal standards by outlining key procedural, substantive, and implementation requirements.
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
Guides practitioners in supporting families during the transition from early intervention to preschool special education services.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
This introductory video about ARD committee meetings explains their purpose and guides families through the process.
Behavior/Discipline
CADRE webinar examines how genetics and environment shape conflict responses, guiding parents to model effective behaviors for children.
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.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Explore a library of Assistive Technology (AT) tools tailored to support students’ unique learning needs.
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, ARD Committee Meetings
A parent shares experience and tips that can help you prepare for your first admission, review, dismissal (ARD) meeting.
Additional Resources
Offers tools, guidance, and updates to advance the academic success of students impacted by foster care.
Transition
Offers guidance on when and how to transition to adult healthcare, with key questions and steps for a smooth handoff from pediatric providers.
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.
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.
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.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Assistive technology enhances the independence of people with disabilities through adaptive devices and services.
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.