Transition
A guide to help families navigate the transition from early intervention services to an IEP, ensuring a smooth start to preschool or kindergarten.
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ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
This introductory video about ARD committee meetings explains their purpose and guides families through the process.
Determine Eligibility, Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
Learn how schools identify and support students with SLD and dyslexia, and how parents can request evaluations. Slides available here.
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.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education, New to Texas
As a parent, learn about special education, your rights, and how to participate in decisions that shape your student’s educational journey.
Behavior/Discipline
CADRE webinar examines how genetics and environment shape conflict responses, guiding parents to model effective behaviors for children.
Additional Resources
Learn about the PDSES grant program, application process, online marketplace, and answers to common family questions.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
A video overview of ARD committee meetings, explaining their purpose and guiding families through the process.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Access the ClassWallet marketplace to spend PDSES funds on approved educational goods and services.
Transition
Provides information and tools to support students with disabilities and families in planning transitions.
Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education
Explains legal rights and protections for parents and students with disabilities under IDEA during the special education process.
Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education
This is an American Sign Language (ASL) version of the Notice of Procedural Safeguards. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), you and your child have legal protections during the evaluation and individualized education program (IEP) process. These protections are called Procedural Safeguards.
Understanding Parent Rights
Learn more about our statewide Parent Involvement Survey
New to Special Education
Access resources that can help you learn more about special education.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Find answers to common questions about PDSES eligibility, applying, using funds, and service providers.
New to Special Education, Determine Eligibility
The Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) program is a one-time $1,500 online grant for parents/guardians of eligible students served by special education and who are enrolled in a Texas public school. Parents/guardians of eligible students can use the online accounts to shop the marketplace to obtain educational materials and resources such as textbooks, curriculum, or technology devices and/or services such as additional speech therapy, tutoring, or other specific services.
Evaluation, Requesting an Evaluation, Determine Eligibility
Child Find helps identify and support children with disabilities in Texas, ages 3–21, who may need special education services.
Dispute Resolution
Early Resolution offer a quick, collaborative way for families and schools to resolve special education concerns before formal complaints.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Access PDSES resources, including guides, purchasing rules, program overviews, and district support materials.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Explore approved PDSES service providers, vendors, and how to join the marketplace.
New to Special Education
Learn about the eligibility requirements for special education services under IDEA and explore the 13 qualifying disability categories.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Learn how to apply for PDSES, explore application FAQs, and access Parent Portal resources.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Learn about the PDSES program, who qualifies, and how to contact the team for help.
Understanding Parent Rights, ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education, Evaluation
Understand your parental rights and the Prior Written Notice schools must give for special education decisions.