Early Childhood

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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Early Childhood

Empowering ECSE Educators to Improve Student Outcomes Grant Cycle 2 - 2025-2026

Provides funding support for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and Education Service Centers (ESCs) seeking training and certification for ECSE professionals during the 2025-2026 school year.

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Early Childhood

Guidance for the Student Attendance Accounting Handbook (SAAH) Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) and Prekindergarten (Pre-K) Program Coding Chart: Question and Answer Document

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.

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ARD/IEP Supports, Child Find, Early Childhood, State Guidance

The Review of the Existing Evaluation Data (REED) Process

This video provides essential guidance and best practices for local education agencies (LEAs) on the review of existing evaluation data (REED) process and reevaluation requirements.

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Blind/Visually Impaired, Deafblind, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Early Childhood

Listening and Spoken Language Workshop: Integrating LSL Strategies for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing into the Home and School Environments

Interactive workshop on Listening and Spoken Language strategies for families and professionals supporting deaf or hard-of-hearing children ages 0–8.

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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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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 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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Early Childhood

Connecting to Community Supports

Empowering ECSE Educators to Improve Student Outcomes Grant Cycle 2 - 2025-2026

Guidance for the Student Attendance Accounting Handbook (SAAH) Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) and Prekindergarten (Pre-K) Program Coding Chart: Question and Answer Document

The Review of the Existing Evaluation Data (REED) Process

Listening and Spoken Language Workshop: Integrating LSL Strategies for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing into the Home and School Environments

Parentally Placed Private School Children Quick Guide and FAQ

A Parent's Guide to Special Education Referrals for Children Ages 3-5

Determining the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) in Preschool

Supporting Early Childhood Transitions

A Parent's Guide to Early Childhood Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education

Texas Early Childhood Contacts

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