ARD/IEP Supports

Inclusion, ARD/IEP Supports

Accommodations and Modifications - Texas SPED Quick Learns

The Texas SPED Quick Learns is part of the TEA Microlearning Series featuring Accommodations and Modifications. In this video, educators and instructional leaders will understand how to define and differentiate between accommodations and modifications to support diverse student needs.

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Autism, Behavior, ARD/IEP Supports

How detailed should Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) be?

How detailed should your behavior intervention plans be? Should parents be involved in the process as well? Pennington explains.

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ARD/IEP Supports, Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Evaluation

Student Input

This video shows how one educator gathered information from her students of different ability levels.

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Child Find, ARD/IEP Supports

Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process Training (Updated 2025-2026)

Gain knowledge of the SB IEP process, covering student data gathering, FIE, PLAAFP statement creation, measurable annual goals drafting, and implementing a data collection system to monitor progress.

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ARD/IEP Supports, Behavior, Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Autism, Evaluation, Instruction

Data Collection: Duration Recording

Duration recording documents how long a student engages in a specified behavior. This type of data collection is appropriate for behaviors that have a distinct beginning and ending.

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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, 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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Instruction, ARD/IEP Supports

New to Special Education Teacher Toolkit

The resources in this collection support new special education teachers with foundational tools and training on IEPs, ARD meetings, paraprofessional collaboration, and legal compliance—practical, easy to use, and aligned with state and federal guidelines.

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