ARD/IEP Supports

Blind/Visually Impaired, ARD/IEP Supports

Parent Literacy Brochure for Students with Visual Impairments- Objects

Literacy media to support parents of students with visual impairments.

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State Guidance, ARD/IEP Supports, Evaluation

SPEDTex

SPEDTex, the Special Education Information Center in Texas, is a website with resources and a call center to support families of students served through special education.

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Inclusion, Assistive Technology, ARD/IEP Supports

Considering Assistive Technology in the Individualized Education Program Process

The Texas 4-Step Model provides a consistent structure for AT consideration to occur for any student.

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Deaf/Hard of Hearing, ARD/IEP Supports, Deafblind

Writing the PLAAFP

This course reviews recommendations and samples of PLAAFP statements for students who are DHH.

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State Guidance, ARD/IEP Supports, Evaluation

Family Engagement Framework: A Resource for School Administrators

This framework is essential for administrators and outlines six key elements of family engagement that can make a positive difference in the education of students with disabilities.

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ARD/IEP Supports, State Guidance

Question and Answer: Individualized Education Program (IEP) Measurable Annual Goals

Guidance and best practices for writing measurable IEP goals that ensure involvement and progress in the student’s grade-level academic standards.

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ARD/IEP Supports, Child Find, Evaluation, State Guidance

Students with Disabilities Who Transfer In-State and Out-of-State Quick Guide

This quick guide outlines federal and state requirements and procedures for students new to the local educational agency (LEA) because they have transferred from in or outside the state.

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Inclusion, ARD/IEP Supports

Integrating Instructional Models to Optimize Student Learning - Texas SPED Quick Learns

The Texas SPED Quick Learns is part of the TEA Microlearning Series featuring Integrating Instructional Models to Optimize Student Learning. This video provides an understanding of how these techniques can support the implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM).