January 2023

Requesting an Admission,

Review, and Dismissal (ARD)

Meeting

Parents/guardians can request an ARD meeting at any time to discuss

educational concerns about their

child. Learn more in this video from

SPEDTex.

Create a MySPEDTex Account

With a MySPEDTex account, resources of interest may be viewed and families can track important dates related to their child, as well as volunteer to participate in focus groups. Sign up today!

Tips for Families: Parent-

Teacher Conferences

When families partner with their child’s teachers, children are often more successful. This helpful card from the PACER Center provides tips for preparing for conferences and suggestions for questions. You can read it here.

Texas Statewide Leadership for Autism Training (TSLAT)

Resources for Families

Join us on February 22, 2023, at 12:15 p.m. (CST) for this free statewide

webinar. The Texas Statewide Leadership for Autism Training (TSLAT) provides access to professional development, technical assistance, and resources related to autism for educators and families. This webinar will review resources available on the TSLAT website that are designed to assist both families and educators of students with autism. Click here to register.

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.