Early Childhood

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

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).

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.

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

Side-by-side comparison of transition-related responsibilities for children transitioning from Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) to early childhood special education (ECSE) in Texas.