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Child Find

Student Data Review Guide When Considering a Referral to Special Education

This guide supports school teams in analyzing student data and information to make informed decisions regarding referrals for special education.

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Child Find Guidance

Child Find Guidance provides resources to assist LEAs with the child find process.

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Child Find, ARD/IEP Supports

Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process Training

Gain knowledge of the SB IEP process, covering student data gathering, FIE, PLAAFP statement creation, measurable annual goals drafting, and implementing a data collection system to monitor progress.

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Child Find, Dyslexia and Other Related Disorders, Evaluation

Core Content Area/Tier 1: Instructional Observation

This Core Content Area/Tier 1: Instructional Observation form is for observing the student during general education instruction. The multidisciplinary team (MDT) may use this template or revise it to create a form tailored to gather information during a special education evaluation.

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Child Find, Evaluation

Disability Condition Eligibility Definitions

Federal and state eligibility definitions.

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Child Find, Evaluation

Special Education Initial Referral Timeline

Overview of the timeline and legal requirements for a referral for an initial special education evaluation.

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Child Find Flyers and Posters

These fillable flyers/posters (available in English and Spanish) may be printed and posted on campuses and around the community.

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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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ARD/IEP Supports, Child Find

ARD Committee Manager Quick Guide

Overview of key roles and responsibilities of an ARD committee manager.

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State Guidance, Child Find, Evaluation

Technical Assistance: Child Find and Evaluation

TEA's technical assistance guide to support LEAs in meeting their Child Find obligations

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Advanced Search

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Texas Child Find Contacts

For support or resources, contact your regional Child Find specialist.

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The Texas Legal Framework

Information and resources to help educators and families understand state and federal laws and regulations.

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Special Education Information Center for Families

Information and resources to help families understand the special education process.