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.
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New to Special Education
Parent Center Hub offers resources for families of children who are deaf-blind, including education, early intervention, and advocacy support.
New to Special Education, Evaluation, Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
Overview of the special education process in Texas, offering parents detailed information on evaluations, services, and their legal rights.
New to Special Education, ARD Committee Meetings, Understanding Parent Rights
This video shares 3 essential tips on how to effectively advocate for your child with an IEP at school.
ARD Committee Meetings, New to Special Education
Video about ARD committee meetings that explains their purpose and guides families through the process.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
CDC info on childhood hearing loss: early screening, support, and interventions help children develop language and social skills.
ARD Committee Meetings, Understanding Parent Rights, New to Special Education, New to Texas
A practical guide with clear steps to help parents prepare for, join, and follow up on ARD meetings to support their child’s education.
New to Special Education, New to Texas, Requesting an Evaluation
Offers information on services for children under 3 with delays/disabilities, including eligibility, referrals, and local program access.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Learn what items and services can be purchased with PDSES funds and the rules for approved spending.
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, Additional Resources
View the list and map of approved PDSES service providers offering tutoring, therapy, and other eligible services.
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, Additional Resources
View a one‑page overview of the PDSES program, including key eligibility rules, grant details, and how families can get started.
New to Special Education
NCEO promotes inclusive educational assessments for students with disabilities and English learners, ensuring equitable participation and outcomes.
New to Special Education
Compares IDEA and Section 504, detailing differences in student eligibility, evaluations, services provided, and legal protections in education.
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.
Dyslexia and Dysgraphia, Evaluation, New to Special Education
Learn more about dyslexia and dysgraphia, including the identification process, instructional supports, parent guidance and student rights in schools.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
View detailed instructions for completing the PDSES application and using the Parent Portal.
Additional Resources, New to Special Education
CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” helps families spot developmental delays early and get support to improve children’s outcomes.
New to Special Education
The CDC Autism page provides info on signs, diagnosis, early intervention, and support for children with autism and their families.
New to Special Education, Additional Resources
Access the ClassWallet marketplace to spend PDSES funds on approved educational goods and services.
New to Special Education
NIMH provides info on autism, including signs, diagnosis, early intervention, and treatments to support children and families.
New to Special Education, New to Texas, Develop the IEP, Implement the IEP
The Texas Autism Supplement helps families access funding for therapies, supports, and services to improve outcomes for children with autism.