Early Childhood

Early Childhood, Inclusion

Determining the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) in Preschool

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).

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Early Childhood

Empowering ECSE Educators to Improve Student Outcomes Grant Cycle 2 - 2025-2026

Provides funding support for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and Education Service Centers (ESCs) seeking training and certification for ECSE professionals during the 2025-2026 school year.

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Blind/Visually Impaired, Deafblind, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Early Childhood

Listening and Spoken Language Workshop: Integrating LSL Strategies for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing into the Home and School Environments

Interactive workshop on Listening and Spoken Language strategies for families and professionals supporting deaf or hard-of-hearing children ages 0–8.

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

Connecting to Community Supports

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

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Transition, Early Childhood

A Guide to Early Transitions in Texas

School professionals in Texas can use this to support the implementation of services for students with or suspected of having disabilities.

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Autism, Behavior, Early Childhood, Inclusion

Autism and Mental Health Fact Sheet

Informational fact sheet focusing on the specific mental health needs of students with autism.

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Early Childhood

Guidance for the Student Attendance Accounting Handbook (SAAH) Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) and Prekindergarten (Pre-K) Program Coding Chart: Question and Answer Document

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.

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Transition, Early Childhood

Supporting Early Childhood Transitions

Establish a Supportive Early Childhood Environment Successful transitions are created through supportive early childhood environments. Key components of supportive early childhood environments include: inclusive settings, clear expectations, family involvement, realistic expectations, and futures

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Transition, Early Childhood

A Parent's Guide to Early Childhood Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education

Provides family members guidance on early childhood intervention and early childhood special education.

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Blind/Visually Impaired, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Deafblind, Early Childhood

Early Childhood Coaching Handbook 2025: Fall Session

Book study that teaches coaching strategies for educational staff working with parents of students who are DHH/VI.

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Early Childhood

Determining the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) in Preschool

Empowering ECSE Educators to Improve Student Outcomes Grant Cycle 2 - 2025-2026

Listening and Spoken Language Workshop: Integrating LSL Strategies for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing into the Home and School Environments

Connecting to Community Supports

A Guide to Early Transitions in Texas

Autism and Mental Health Fact Sheet

Guidance for the Student Attendance Accounting Handbook (SAAH) Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) and Prekindergarten (Pre-K) Program Coding Chart: Question and Answer Document

Supporting Early Childhood Transitions

A Parent's Guide to Early Childhood Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education

Early Childhood Coaching Handbook 2025: Fall Session

Texas Early Childhood Contacts

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