ARD/IEP Supports, Evaluation
Prior Written Notice Quick Guide
This document highlights the key points for local education agencies (LEAs) to notify parents/guardians with prior written notice.
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ARD/IEP Supports
ARD/IEP Supports, Evaluation
Prior Written Notice-Legal Requirements and Best Practices
Reviews the legal requirements of a prior written notice as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
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ARD/IEP Supports, State Guidance
Annual Goal Essential Elements
Supports ARD committees in developing legally compliant, meaningful, and measurable goals that address a student’s identified areas of critical need.
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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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ARD/IEP Supports, Evaluation, State Guidance
Related Services in Special Education - Questions and Answers
Provides answers to common questions about related services in special education, including eligibility, service delivery, and how related services are considered within the intensity of services funding model.
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ARD/IEP Supports, Child Find, Evaluation, State Guidance
Guidance for the Comprehensive Evaluation of Specific Learning Disabilities
TEA's technical assistance guide to support LEAs and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate students suspected of having an SLD.
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Transition, ARD/IEP Supports
Writing Appropriate Measurable Postsecondary Goals Fidelity Checklist and Reflection Tool
This self-check measures progress in writing postsecondary goals for students with disabilities. Identify strengths and areas of need.
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ARD/IEP Supports, Behavior, Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Autism, Evaluation
Data Collection: Frequency Recording
This video shows one educator sharing how she uses a frequency data collection form. This form is intended for use by teachers, paraprofessionals, and other service providers collecting data for student Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and baseline data to determine a need for new/updated IEP goals or behavior intervention.
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Inclusion, ARD/IEP Supports, Instruction
Working With Paraprofessionals
This guide helps educators and administrators collaborate effectively with paraprofessionals in instructional settings, offering practical strategies and legal context for inclusive support.
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Autism, Behavior, ARD/IEP Supports
How detailed should Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) be?
How detailed should your behavior intervention plans be? Should parents be involved in the process as well? Pennington explains.
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