Transition
This article outlines how to use supports and services as an Alternative to Guardianship
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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.
Behavior/Discipline
This short video provides a scenario for behavior-specific praise in High School in two ways.
Implement the IEP
This tutorial provides evidence-based guidance on family–school partnerships for children’s literacy through an interactive online experience.
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.
ARD Committee Meetings
Resource about amending an IEP without a meeting from the TEA legal framework.
New to Special Education, New to Texas, Additional Resources
TSD provides education and support for deaf and hard of hearing students, emphasizing ASL-English bilingual learning and family resources.
Dispute Resolution
Learn how to navigate the Texas Education Agency's special education complaints process.
Behavior/Discipline
Tips and questions to help parents understand and reduce challenging behaviors in children through proactive strategies and support.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education, New to Texas
Guide to legal requirements and practices for ARD meetings, IEP development and review, and parents’ rights.
Understanding Parent Rights
Offers a comprehensive guide to Texas special education laws, covering topics from Child Find to funding provisions.
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, Additional Resources
View the list and map of approved PDSES service providers offering tutoring, therapy, and other eligible services.
Graduation, Transition, Additional Resources
Nationwide transition resources for military-connected youth and young adults with disabilities transitioning from high school to adulthood.
Behavior/Discipline, Determine Eligibility
This fact sheet defines Emotional Disability (IDEA: emotional disturbance), its traits, related disorders, and stresses early support in schools.
Transition
Find Texas special education contacts by topic and region to get guidance, resources, and support for families, educators, and professionals.
Transition
This video discusses how recreation and leisure is fun but does not always come easy to individuals with autism.
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
Help your child build self-advocacy skills and prepare for IEP meetings to support their transition to adulthood.
New to Special Education
Parent Center Hub offers resources for families of children who are deaf-blind, including education, early intervention, and advocacy support.
Transition
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, get, keep, and grow in meaningful careers through the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program.
Behavior/Discipline
Learn strategies like visual schedules and transition warnings to support children through daily routines and smooth transitions.
Transition
Short documentary showing real-life experiences of students with intellectual disabilities participating fully in college academics and campus life.
Transition
This video highlights how family consortiums help families of individuals with disabilities connect, share resources, and support each other.