March 2023

RESOURCES

Welcome to Your Future!

The Texas Transition and Employment Guide can help students with disabilities to plan for adult life. You can begin planning while students are in school. Use this guide to find out what to expect and where to find help. Click here to read.

Guide to Early Childhood Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education

Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) is a statewide program in the Texas Health and Human Services Commission that serves both children and their families from birth up to age three. Children with developmental disabilities, delays, or medical diagnoses may be eligible for ECI services. Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services are for children three through five years of age. These services are provided through local school districts and charter schools. Click here to read.

Next Steps to Independence: Skills and Strategies

The Next Steps to Independence checklist provides the ability to monitor continued progress on skills needed for future success. Families can use this tool to reflect on their child’s achievements, consider any areas of concern, and when to collaborate with educators. Within each age group, you will see lists of activities and suggestions for teaching these critical skills and connecting with community partners. View checklist now.

RECORDED WEBINAR

Texas Transition Resources for Families

In this recorded webinar, Elizabeth Danner, State Transition Coordinator with the Texas Education Agency, reviews resources on the Texas Transition website designed to help families participate in the transition planning process. Watch this and other SPEDTex webinars here.

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES (SSES)

What is SSES?

Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) are $1,500 one-time

online grants for eligible parents/caregivers of eligible students served by special education that have been impacted by COVID-19 school closures. Families of eligible students can use the online accounts to obtain educational materials, resources, and/or services such as additional speech therapy or other specific services. Watch the video below to learn more.

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ABOUT SPEDTEX

The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) provides resources and interactive features for increasing family awareness of disabilities and special education processes, with the goal of improving partnerships between schools and families.