June 2026

RESOURCES

The New SPEDTex.org is Here

The SPEDTex website now makes it easier for families of students with disabilities to find the support, resources, and information they need.

What’s new:

Simpler navigation
Universal search
Updated resource pages

Explore the new SPEDTex.org now.

7 Water Safety Tips for Parents

Water safety is essential for keeping children safe around pools, bathtubs, and other bodies of water. 7 Water Safety Tips for Parents shares practical tips, including the importance of constant supervision, creating barriers to water access, and teaching early water safety skills. These simple strategies can help families reduce risk and build safer routines during everyday activities and summer fun.

Cyberbullying Prevention 101

Cyberbullying can impact a student’s emotional well-being, school experience, and sense of safety. This quick guide from the PACER Center helps families recognize the signs of cyberbullying, understand how it differs from in-person bullying, and learn practical steps to support their child.

RECORDED WEBINAR

Understanding SLD and Dyslexia in Special Education

In this recorded webinar, staff from the Texas Education Agency joined SPEDTex and Partners Resource Network to help parents better understand how schools identify and support students with learning disabilities. This presentation explains how parents can request a special education evaluation, what a Specific Learning Disability (SLD) means under special education law, and how dyslexia fits within the SLD category. You can view the webinar recording and presentation slides to learn more.

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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.