New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Review required PDSES terms outlining program rules, spending requirements, and parent responsibilities.
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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.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
A comprehensive glossary offering standardized Spanish translations of IDEA terms to support families, educators, and service providers.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
See this one-pager on the PDSES application process for 2025–26, including what to do before, during, and after applying.
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.
New to Special Education, New to Texas
Glossary of educational terms and acronyms used in Texas schools, with a focus on special education, curriculum, and student support services.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
Learn more about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
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.
New to Special Education
The Center offers Head Start programs tools and resources to support mental health, strengthen emotional development, and reduce challenging behavior.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Overview of the Texas Parent Involvement Survey and why parent feedback matters in special education
New to Special Education
National library program offering free braille, audio, and digital books to people with disabilities.
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.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
The TEA Resource Library offers materials in Spanish to support families and educators of students with disabilities.
Develop the IEP, New to Special Education
A brief guide to understanding the IEP process, its purpose, and how parents can actively participate in planning special education services.
New to Special Education
This collection of tip sheets provides an overview of IDEA disability categories and shares resources and strategies to support student success.
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, Develop the IEP, New to Special Education
A guide to help families understand and navigate early intervention and special education services for young children.
New to Special Education
Explore resources and policy guidance at the state, national, and federal levels for early childhood special education services.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
This video focuses on what happens after an ARD committee meeting. It explains the purpose of ARD meetings and guides families through next steps, helping them understand decisions made during the meeting and how to support their child's special education services moving forward.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
Helpful back-to-school tips for parents and students from Partners Resource Network.
Develop the IEP, New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings
Provides a brief overview of IEP sections and serves as a checklist for families during the ARD committee process.
New to Special Education, Behavior/Discipline, Transition, ARD Committee Meetings
Video series featuring Texas families sharing insights on raising children with disabilities, offering support, strategies, and encouragement.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Supports families in understanding intensive intervention and how it helps students with severe needs using data-driven, individualized methods.
New to Special Education
Parent Center Hub offers resources for families of children who are deaf-blind, including education, early intervention, and advocacy support.