State Guidance

Explore how the Special Education Performance (SPD) Key Practice Self‑Assessment helps district teams review their special education practices using the SPD Framework’s seven levers, essential actions, and key practices. This video highlights how teams gather evidence, apply the four‑point rating scale, and identify priority areas for strengthening special education systems.

TEA's technical assistance guide to support LEAs in meeting their Child Find obligations

This flyer provides information about the upcoming Special Education Performance Diagnostic (SPD) training opportunities for special education directors or designated school system representatives. This training provides hands-on learning activities that strengthen participants’ understanding of the

Information for Parents About the Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA)

This one-minute video provides a quick, high-level introduction to the Special Education Performance Diagnostic (SPD) including framework organization and engagement.

Information for parents about educational residential placements and state supported living centers (SSLCs).

The purpose of this flowchart is to assist administrators and special educators in understanding the processes and federal and state discipline requirements when a student protected under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA violates a code of student conduct and the disciplinary

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

TEA's Section 504 webpage includes comprehensive information and resources regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.