Early Childhood

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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