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Transition
Tips and guidance for individuals with autism on safe driving, disclosing communication needs, and interacting with law enforcement in Texas.
Develop the IEP
Learn about the new Autism Supplement Guidance Document and helpful strategies for parents and students.
Behavior/Discipline, Determine Eligibility
Helps parents recognize signs of mental health, behavioral, or emotional disorders in their child and understand when to seek support.
ARD Committee Meetings
This prep sheet provides parents with a clear checklist to help them prepare for an ARD meeting and know what to expect.
New to Special Education, Understanding Parent Rights
Guidance for families transitioning from Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) to preschool services and community supports.
New to Special Education
Discover how ECI supports young children with developmental delays by coaching families to build skills through everyday real-life settings.
New to Special Education, New to Texas
Helps Texas parents understand disabilities, IDEA rights, services, and collaborate with professionals in planning their child’s education.
New to Special Education
Supports parents in creating individualized service plans so children with developmental delays can build skills and reach their goals.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
A glossary offering standardized Spanish translations of IDEA terms to support families, educators, and service providers.
New to Special Education
This illustrated story that helps parents track toddler milestones to look for in your child by age 2.
Transition
A guide to help families navigate the transition from early intervention services to an IEP, ensuring a smooth start to preschool or kindergarten.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Download a customizable PDSES letter for districts and schools to share program details with families.
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.
Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education
Training for surrogate and foster parents on their role in special education, focusing on IDEA rights, responsibilities, and advocacy.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Learn more about STAAR Alternate 2, designed for Texas students with the most significant cognitive disabilities and their educational needs.
Transition
Find Texas special education contacts by topic and region to get guidance, resources, and support for families, educators, and professionals.
Dispute Resolution
Learn how to collaborate with your child’s school to resolve special education concerns, request support, or update their IEP effectively.
Transition
Parents share personal strategies and experiences that help foster independence in their child with autism.
ARD Committee Meetings, Develop the IEP, New to Special Education
Helps families understand the IEP, their role, and offers tools, questions, and note space to support every stage of the IEP meeting process.
Evaluation, Consent to Evaluate, Understanding Parent Rights
This FAQ explains how schools evaluate and reevaluate students for special education, including timelines, procedures, and your role in the process.
ARD Committee Meetings
Offers customizable forms to help parents and students communicate their priorities, concerns, and goals effectively during IEP team meetings.
Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
Find released STAAR test questions from the Texas Education Agency to help students, parents, and educators prepare for state assessments
Dispute Resolution
Outlines ten guiding principles for effective, child-centered advocacy in special education.