ARD/IEP Supports

Child Find, ARD/IEP Supports

Special Education Referral Process for an Initial Evaluation

This handout will help the learner follow along with the Special Education Referral for Initial Evaluation Process-Guidance for Establishing Local Education Agency Procedures video.

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ARD/IEP Supports, Child Find, Behavior, Inclusion, MTSS

Administrator Toolkit: SPED and Intervention 101

The resources in this collection provide campus administrators with the knowledge needed to support students who have or are suspected of having a disability and their teachers.

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Inclusion, ARD/IEP Supports, Instruction

Guidelines for Co-Teaching in Texas: Teachers

This guide offers practical strategies for general and special education teachers to plan and deliver co-taught lessons that support students with disabilities.

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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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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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Dyslexia and Other Related Disorders, Child Find, State Guidance, ARD/IEP Supports

TEA Dyslexia

TEA Dyslexia: A TEA Professional Learning course is a free dyslexia professional learning course designed for all school and district staff members across the state who serve students in kindergarten through grade 12. This course meets the requirements for Texas Education Code (TEC) §21.054(b)

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ARD/IEP Supports, Child Find, Evaluation

Review of Existing Evaluation Data and Reevaluation: Question and Answer Document

This question-and-answer document is intended to provide guidance and best practices to LEAs regarding the REED and reevaluation processes.

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Deaf/Hard of Hearing, ARD/IEP Supports

Considering Least Restrictive Environment when Determining Placement: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

Describes components that must be considered before the ARD Committee can determine placement for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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

Guidance for the Comprehensive Evaluation of Specific Learning Disabilities

TEA's technical assistance guide to support LEAs and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate students suspected of having an SLD.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, ARD/IEP Supports

A Step Toward IEP Quality and Rigor for Students with Complex Access Needs

Develop high-quality IEP components for students with significant cognitive disabilities using the Quality & Rigor Rubric.

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ARD/IEP Supports

Special Education Referral Process for an Initial Evaluation

Administrator Toolkit: SPED and Intervention 101

Guidelines for Co-Teaching in Texas: Teachers

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

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

TEA Dyslexia

Review of Existing Evaluation Data and Reevaluation: Question and Answer Document

Considering Least Restrictive Environment when Determining Placement: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

Guidance for the Comprehensive Evaluation of Specific Learning Disabilities

A Step Toward IEP Quality and Rigor for Students with Complex Access Needs

Texas ARD/IEP Supports Contacts

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