State Guidance

State Guidance, ARD/IEP Supports

Intensity of Services Special Education Funding Model Resources

These resources include the special education funding tool and other resources to support Texas school systems in understanding the new Intensity of Services Special Education Funding Model and in determining special education tiers and service groups based on services documented in a student’s IEP across five required domains.

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State Guidance, Instruction, ARD/IEP Supports, Transition

Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Special Education: Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions received by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) relating to CTE and students served by special education.

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State Guidance

Special Education Performance Diagnostic (SPD) Self-Assessment Video

Explore how the Special Education Performance (SPD) Key Practice Self‑Assessment helps district teams review their special education practices using the SPD Framework’s seven levers, essential actions, and key practices. This video highlights how teams gather evidence, apply the four‑point rating scale, and identify priority areas for strengthening special education systems.

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State Guidance

TEA Section 504

TEA's Section 504 webpage includes comprehensive information and resources regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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State Guidance, Transition, ARD/IEP Supports

Data Collection Guidance for Secondary Transition

Finding evidence of secondary transition requirements in the individualized education program (IEP)

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State Guidance

Special Education Performance Diagnostic (SPD) Overview Video

This six-minute video provides a detailed overview of the Special Education Performance Diagnostic (SPD), including key information about levers and essential actions, SPD data snapshot, Key Practice Self-Assessment, and strategic support planning.

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State Guidance, ARD/IEP Supports

Educational Residential Placements and State Supported Living Centers: Knowing Your Options

Information for parents about educational residential placements and state supported living centers (SSLCs).

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ARD/IEP Supports, Child Find, Evaluation, State Guidance

Students with Disabilities Who Transfer In-State and Out-of-State Quick Guide

This quick guide outlines federal and state requirements and procedures for students new to the local educational agency (LEA) because they have transferred from in or outside the state.

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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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State Guidance, ARD/IEP Supports, Evaluation

Family Engagement Framework: A Resource for School Administrators

This framework is essential for administrators and outlines six key elements of family engagement that can make a positive difference in the education of students with disabilities.

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