State Guidance

TEA's resource guide contains a variety of key research-based topics and calls attention to important matters related to the education of students in foster care, including those who are eligible for or receiving special education services.

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.

This flyer provides information about the upcoming Special Education Performance Diagnostic (SPD) training opportunities for special education directors or designated school system representatives. This training provides hands-on learning activities that strengthen participants’ understanding of the

Common questions received by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) relating to CTE and students served by special education.

This quick guide outlines the criteria for identifying and determining eligibility for special education and related services for children with a developmental delay (DD). The frequently asked questions (FAQs) provide recommendations and best practices for identifying DD. The quick guide is a

Explore how the Special Education Performance (SPD) Key Practice Self‑Assessment helps district teams review their special education practices using the SPD Framework’s seven levers, essential actions, and key practices. This video highlights how teams gather evidence, apply the four‑point rating scale, and identify priority areas for strengthening special education systems.

This one-minute video provides a quick, high-level introduction to the Special Education Performance Diagnostic (SPD) including framework organization and engagement.