ARD/IEP Supports

ARD/IEP Supports, Instruction

Data Collection and Progress Monitoring

The resources in this collection help Texas educators meet IDEA requirements by supporting IEP-aligned data collection, progress tracking, and family communication.

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State Guidance, ARD/IEP Supports

Technical Assistance: Individualized Education Program Development

TEA's technical assistance guide to support LEAs in developing individualized, high-quality, rigorous IEPs for students receiving special education services.

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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

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

The Texas Legal Framework

Web-based platform that houses special education state and federal laws and regulations.

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Transition, ARD/IEP Supports

Writing Appropriate Measurable Postsecondary Goals Fidelity Checklist and Reflection Tool

This self-check measures progress in writing postsecondary goals for students with disabilities. Identify strengths and areas of need.

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Inclusion, ARD/IEP Supports, Instruction

Guidelines for Co-Teaching in Texas Field User Guide

The purpose of this document is to provide examples of how the different co-teaching approaches can be combined and utilized during instruction.

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Blind/Visually Impaired, ARD/IEP Supports

Parent Literacy Brochure for Students with Visual Impairments- Objects

Literacy media to support parents of students with visual impairments.

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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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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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ARD/IEP Supports

Data Collection and Progress Monitoring

Technical Assistance: Individualized Education Program Development

Special Education Informed Consent Legal Requirements and Best Practices

Guidance for the Comprehensive Evaluation of Specific Learning Disabilities

The Texas Legal Framework

Writing Appropriate Measurable Postsecondary Goals Fidelity Checklist and Reflection Tool

Guidelines for Co-Teaching in Texas Field User Guide

Parent Literacy Brochure for Students with Visual Impairments- Objects

Guidelines for Co-Teaching in Texas: Teachers

Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Special Education: Frequently Asked Questions

Texas ARD/IEP Supports Contacts

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