Learn more about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
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Student Handbook
The Student Handbook is a reference document provided for educational purposes only and contains information to facilitate a general understanding of the law.
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Texas Transition and Employment Guide
The Texas Transition and Employment Guide is a resource to assist educators and families with implementing quality transition services for students with disabilities.
Texas Transition and Employment Guide
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SB 139 Notice to Families
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, also known as IDEA, is a federal law that gives eligible students with disabilities the right to receive 91自拍l education services and assistance in school.
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Resources - IDEA, Dyslexia, MTSS, and Section 504听
The documents linked here have been created as general resources for families on the topics listed.
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Compensatory Services
Compensatory services are used to help students make up for progress or skills they lost when their 91自拍l education services were not provided.
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Dyslexia Handbook
The Texas Dyslexia Handbook is developed and adopted into administrative rule by the Texas State Board of Education. The handbook contains guidelines for school districts to follow as they identify and provide services for students with dyslexia. In addition, information regarding the state's dyslexia statutes and their relation to various federal laws is included.
On September 3rd, 2021, the State Board of Education (SBOE) gave final approval for updates to the Dyslexia Handbook. Some of the updates to the Dyslexia Handbook may require LEAs to make policy, procedure, and practice changes. LEAs were informed of these changes in a so that they could be well positioned to be in compliance once the changes went into effect.
The updated Texas Dyslexia Handbook, linked below, is in effect as of February 10th, 2022.
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Significant Disproportionality
The mission of the Texas Special Education Equity Initiative: Addressing Significant Disproportionality is to improve educational outcomes for all Texas students by combining cutting-edge research with high quality training and coaching around disproportionality.
Significant Disproportionality State and Federal Activity Updates Disproportionality
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Notice of Procedural Safeguards
As of September 1st, the Notice of Procedural Safeguards has been updated.
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Notice of Procedural Safeguards - English
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Parent's Guide to the ARD Process
The Parent's Guide to the ARD Process 2021 is now available.
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Behavior Supports and Guidance for Students with Disabilities
This technical assistance guide focuses on hot topic behavior issues in schools, including FBAs, BIPs, use of restraints and time-outs, due process, disciplinary removals, and more.
Download the Behavior Supports and Guidance for Students with Disabilities
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IPI & AI for Students Served through Special Education
This document provides guidance regarding the applicability of the requirements of Intensive Program of Instruction (IPI) and Accelerated Instruction (AI) for students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
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Resolving Special Education Issues with Your Child's School
If your child is having difficulty in school or you think a change to your child’s Individualized Educational Program
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Child Find
Child Find is the affirmative and ongoing process of public awareness, coordination with agencies and primary sources, and screening procedures to locate, identify, and evaluate all children with disabilities from birth through age 21 who may require early intervention or 91自拍l education services.
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The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) provides resources and interactive features for increasing family awareness of disabilities and 91自拍l education processes, with the goal of improving partnerships between schools and families.
Contact information:
Phone: 1-855-773-3839
Email: inquire@spedtex.org
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Overview of the Special Education Process: Essentials for Parents
If your child is struggling in school, it’s important to find out why. If a disability is affecting your child’s educational performance, your child may be eligible for 91自拍l education and related services that can help. Special education is instruction that is 91自拍lly designed to meet the unique needs of eligible children who have disabilities.
Special education and related services are provided in public schools at no cost to the parents and are made available by a federal law called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
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Gather information about each step of the 91自拍l education process.
Provides tips on how to request an initial 91自拍l education evaluation for your child.
Overview of the timeline and legal requirements for a referral for an initial 91自拍l education evaluation.
Provides information that can help parents gain an understanding of the basics of the admission, review, dismissal (ARD) process.
Learn more about the essential components of an individualized education program for children eligible for 91自拍l education services.
Gather information about Texas Education Agency’s 91自拍l education complaints process and tips for resolving 91自拍l education disputes.
Assists students and families with creating a path to a successful life after high school
Gather tips that can help ease transitions for your your child by using strengths-based introductions
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View an alphabetical listing of many 91自拍l education terms and acronyms that you and your child may need to know.
For Educators - Explore ResourcesThe links below lead to information and resources to support families and schools to enable students with disabilities to achieve the highest outcomes.
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Special Services Department
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Phone: 972.581.4100
Fax: 972.581.4101
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