ARD/IEP Supports

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, ARD/IEP Supports

2026 Summer Special Education Data Support Grant

Program Overview The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is providing a one-time extra-duty stipend grant to help school systems complete the review of student records needed for upcoming special education funding data submissions. Eligibility Criteria In order to be eligible, school systems need to meet

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, ARD/IEP Supports

Alignment to State Standards: Involving Young Students in the IEP Process

In this video, Ayo Jones discusses ways to involve young students in the IEP process.

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Autism, ARD/IEP Supports

Report Writing

Part 6 of a series, this course examines the team process and workflow of writing a clear, concise, comprehensive report.

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Child Find, ARD/IEP Supports, Evaluation

Child Find Duty-Everyone's Responsibility

Gain a fundamental understanding of Child Find including the definition, purpose, and LEA requirements in this training course.

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Child Find, Evaluation, ARD/IEP Supports

Special Education Informed Consent Legal Requirements and Best Practices

Requirements and best practices for obtaining informed consent for conducting evaluations and initiating special education and related services.

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

Reevaluations: From REED to Evaluation

Examination of regulations related to reevaluations, the process for conducting a REED, and best practices of a comprehensive reevaluation.

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ARD/IEP Supports, Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Instruction

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Instruction

Explore the key themes from Quality Indicator I: Alignment with State Standards in the Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities.

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