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Texas Transition and Employment Guide

The Texas Transition and Employment Guide is a resource to assist educators and families with implementing quality transition services for students with disabilities.

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SB 139 Notice to Families

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, also known as IDEA, is a federal law that gives eligible students with disabilities the right to receive special education services and assistance in school.

Compensatory Services

Compensatory services are used to help students make up for progress or skills they lost when their special education services were not provided.

Dyslexia Handbook

The Texas Dyslexia Handbook is developed and adopted into administrative rule by the Texas State Board of Education. The handbook contains guidelines for school districts to follow as they identify and provide services for students with dyslexia. In addition, information regarding the state's dyslexia statutes and their relation to various federal laws is included. On September 3rd, 2021, the State Board of Education (SBOE) gave final approval for updates to the Dyslexia Handbook. The updated Texas Dyslexia Handbook, linked below, is in effect as of February 10th, 2022.

Significant Disproportionality

The mission of the Texas Special Education Equity Initiative: Addressing Significant Disproportionality is to improve educational outcomes for all Texas students by combining cutting-edge research with high quality training and coaching around disproportionality.

Notice of Procedural Safeguards

As of January 25, 2025, the Notice of Procedural Safeguards has been updated:

Parent's Guide to the ARD Process

As of January 25, 2025, The Parent's Guide to the ARD Process has been updated:

Behavior Supports and Guidance for Students with Disabilities

This technical assistance guide focuses on hot topic behavior issues in schools, including FBAs, BIPs, use of restraints and time-outs, due process, disciplinary removals, and more.

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IPI & AI for Students Served through Special Education

This document provides guidance regarding the applicability of the requirements of Intensive Program of Instruction (IPI) and Accelerated Instruction (AI) for students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

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Resolving Special Education Issues with Your Child's С»ÆѼµ¼º½

If your child is having difficulty in school or you think a change to your child’s Individualized Educational Program (IEP) is needed, communicating with the appropriate school or district personnel is often the quickest, simplest way to resolve or address an issue.

Child Find

Child Find is a federal mandate under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that requires local education agencies (LEAs), which include public school districts and charter schools, to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities residing within their jurisdictions who need special education and related services. (34 CFR §300.111—) Learn more about how to request an evaluation for your child by exploring this page and reviewing the /. For concerns or questions related to Child Find, contact Mrs. Amanda Molina-Garza, Director of Evaluations, at 512-414-7733 or amanda.molina-garza@austinisd.org.

SPEDTEX

The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) provides resources and interactive features for increasing family awareness of disabilities and special education processes, with the goal of improving partnerships between schools and families.

Contact information:

Phone: 1-855-773-3839
Email: inquire@spedtex.org
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Resources on Special Education in Texas from TEA

The documents linked below have been created as general resources for families on the topics listed provided by the Texas Education Agency.

Cameras in the Classroom

Senate Bill 507 outlines requirements for school districts and charter schools related to the placement of cameras in special education self-contained classrooms and other settings. Information related to С»ÆѼµ¼º½ ISD's implementation of SB 507 can be found at the following link:

Parents can submit a request by completing the Request for Video Surveillance Equipment in a Special Education Self-Contained Setting Form (English) (Spanish) and emailing the completed copy to the Campus Principal and Leo Colegio, Campus Support Coordinator, (leo.colegio@austinisd.org). A member of the Department of Special Education will be in contact to discuss your request. Special Education settings must meet the specific requirements as outlined in SB 507 to be eligible for camera installation.

If you have questions regarding SB 507, please refer to the С»ÆѼµ¼º½ ISD С»ÆѼµ¼º½ Board Policy or contact your child’s Campus Principal.

Christa Etheridge
Director of Campus Supports
512-414-SPED