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

CTE Innovative Services for Special Populations Grant

This grant enables school systems to design and implement innovative services that address gaps and disparities identified through the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment, with a focused emphasis on improving outcomes for underserved student groups.

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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

Special Education Performance Diagnostic (SPD) Introduction Video

This one-minute video provides a quick, high-level introduction to the Special Education Performance Diagnostic (SPD) including framework organization and engagement.

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State Guidance

Foster Care and Student Success Resource Guide

TEA's resource guide contains a variety of key research-based topics and calls attention to important matters related to the education of students in foster care, including those who are eligible for or receiving special education services.

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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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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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Transition, State Guidance

Transition and Employment Designee (TED) Required Training

Information and resources related to Transition and Employment Designee (TED) training requirements.

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State Guidance, Behavior

Asistencia técnica: Apoyos y orientación en materia de comportamiento para estudiantes con discapacidades

Guía de asistencia técnica de TEA para ayudar a las LEA a satisfacer las necesidades de los estudiantes con discapacidades que demuestran comportamientos desafiantes.

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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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