State Guidance

State Guidance, ARD/IEP Supports, Instruction

Dually Identified Technical Assistance Guide

For Texas educators to support holistic and effective programming for students who are dually identified as an emergent bilingual student and a student receiving special education services.

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ARD/IEP Supports, State Guidance

Data Collection for Progress Monitoring Essential Elements

Designed to support educators and ARD committees in establishing systematic, effective practices for monitoring student progress toward IEP goals.

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State Guidance

Special Education Acronym Quick Reference Guide

List of the most common special education acronyms in a quick reference guide.

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ARD/IEP Supports, State Guidance

PLAAFP Essential Elements

The PLAAFP Essential Elements document is designed to support educators in developing compliant, comprehensive, and meaningful present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) statements.

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State Guidance

Special Education Performance Diagnostic (SPD) Overview Video

This six-minute video provides a detailed overview of the Special Education Performance Diagnostic (SPD), including key information about levers and essential actions, SPD data snapshot, Key Practice Self-Assessment, and strategic support planning.

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State Guidance, Transition, ARD/IEP Supports, Evaluation

Graduation and Special Education Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The information included in this FAQ provides guidance related to graduation requirements for students receiving special education services in Texas, in accordance with 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §89.1070. These questions and answers clarify expectations and are intended to support staff at

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State Guidance, ARD/IEP Supports, Evaluation

SPEDTex

SPEDTex, the Special Education Information Center in Texas, is a website with resources and a call center to support families of students served through special education.

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ARD/IEP Supports, State Guidance

Question and Answer: Individualized Education Program (IEP) Measurable Annual Goals

Guidance and best practices for writing measurable IEP goals that ensure involvement and progress in the student’s grade-level academic standards.

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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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State Guidance, Behavior

Technical Assistance: Behavior Supports and Guidance for Students with Disabilities

TEA's technical assistance guide to support LEAs in meeting the needs of students with disabilities who demonstrate challenging behaviors.

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