Early Childhood

Visual guide showing how special education timelines may vary during the transition from ECI to LEA, based on the length of time a child has been receiving ECI services.

A concise guide for LEA staff outlining ECI-to-ECSE transition requirements, timelines, agency responsibilities, SPPI 12 considerations, and key support resources.

This document serves as a guidance tool for personnel determining average daily attendance (ADA) codes and instructional setting codes for preschool-age children receiving ECSE services. However, this document should not be used in isolation and should only be used in conjunction with the SAAH.

Early Childhood Outcomes and Prekindergarten Guidelines Alignment helps design preschool instruction to align with each of the Texas Education Agency’s prekindergarten guidelines to one or more of the three early childhood outcomes.

Information for Parents About the Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA)

This quick guide highlights key points and important resources for local educational agencies (LEAs) to consider for children with disabilities enrolled by their parents in private schools, including religious, elementary, and secondary schools located in the LEA, as well as children with

This resource is designed to help parents who have concerns about their child's development or learning, specifically for children aged 3 to 5. It outlines the process for requesting a special education evaluation and provides information on early intervention services. Parents have a right to

This document provides local educational agencies with information on the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), service options, and placement decisions to help educators and committee members make informed decisions for children in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE).