Autism, Behavior, Early Childhood, Inclusion
Autism and Mental Health Fact Sheet
Informational fact sheet focusing on the specific mental health needs of students with autism.
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Early Childhood
Blind/Visually Impaired, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Deafblind, Early Childhood
Early Childhood Coaching Handbook 2024-2025: Spring Session
Book study that teaches coaching strategies for educational staff working with parents of students who are DHH/VI.
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Inclusion, Instruction, Early Childhood
Instructional Leadership Tool: ECSE
Considerations and discussion points for administrators to support performance evaluations of early childhood special education teachers.
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Transition, Early Childhood
Supporting Early Childhood Transitions
Establish a Supportive Early Childhood Environment Successful transitions are created through supportive early childhood environments. Key components of supportive early childhood environments include: inclusive settings, clear expectations, family involvement, realistic expectations, and futures
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Transition, Early Childhood
A Guide to Early Transitions in Texas
School professionals in Texas can use this to support the implementation of services for students with or suspected of having disabilities.
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ARD/IEP Supports, Child Find, Early Childhood, Evaluation
Aligned! 2025: From Child Find to IEP Implementation
Join education professionals from across the state for this exciting free virtual conference as we explore child find, evaluation, admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) supports, transition, and early childhood special education (ECSE) topics.
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Transition, Early Childhood
A Parent's Guide to Early Childhood Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education
Provides family members guidance on early childhood intervention and early childhood special education.
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Child Find, Evaluation, Early Childhood, Dyslexia and Other Related Disorders, State Guidance, ARD/IEP Supports
Parentally Placed Private School Children Quick Guide and FAQ
This quick guide highlights key points and important resources for local educational agencies (LEAs) to consider for children with disabilities enrolled by their parents in private schools, including religious, elementary, and secondary schools located in the LEA, as well as children with
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Early Childhood, Child Find
A Parent's Guide to Special Education Referrals for Children Ages 3-5
This resource is designed to help parents who have concerns about their child's development or learning, specifically for children aged 3 to 5. It outlines the process for requesting a special education evaluation and provides information on early intervention services. Parents have a right to
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Early Childhood, Inclusion
Determining the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) in Preschool
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).
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