Inclusion

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).

Companion guide for Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committees to support implementation and decision-making alongside the TEKS Behavior Alignment Tool.

The TEKS Behavior Alignment Tool helps educators make meaningful connections between academic standards and student behavior across every grade level. Spanning early childhood through high school and multiple content areas, it shows how TEKS translate into observable social, emotional, and behavioral skills.

The Texas SPED Quick Learns is part of the TEA Microlearning Series featuring Co-Teaching Approaches. In this video, educators and instructional leaders will understand the six common co-teaching principles practiced in the classroom.