State Guidance
Special Education Acronym Quick Reference Guide
List of the most common special education acronyms in a quick reference guide.
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State Guidance
ARD/IEP Supports, Child Find, State Guidance, Evaluation
The Texas Legal Framework
Web-based platform that houses special education state and federal laws and regulations.
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State Guidance
TEA Section 504
TEA's Section 504 webpage includes comprehensive information and resources regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
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State Guidance, Transition, ARD/IEP Supports
Data Collection Guidance for Secondary Transition
Finding evidence of secondary transition requirements in the individualized education program (IEP)
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State Guidance, ARD/IEP Supports
Technical Assistance: Individualized Education Program Development
TEA's technical assistance guide to support LEAs in developing individualized, high-quality, rigorous IEPs for students receiving special education services.
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Dyslexia and Other Related Disorders, Child Find, State Guidance, ARD/IEP Supports
TEA Dyslexia
TEA Dyslexia: A TEA Professional Learning course is a free dyslexia professional learning course designed for all school and district staff members across the state who serve students in kindergarten through grade 12. This course meets the requirements for Texas Education Code (TEC) §21.054(b)
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State Guidance, Instruction, ARD/IEP Supports, Transition
Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Special Education: Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions received by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) relating to CTE and students served by special education.
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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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State Guidance, Blind/Visually Impaired, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Child Find, Evaluation
Sensory Impairments and Specific Learning Disabilities
TEA's FAQ regarding evaluating a student with a sensory impairment for a potential learning disability.
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