January 2026

RESOURCES

Requesting an Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee Meeting

Parents and guardians can request an ARD committee meeting at any time, and this video from SPEDTex provides information on how to do so for your child.

Organizing School Records

Creating an organized record of your child’s educational information can help you work effectively with the school, track progress, and actively participate in ARD committee meetings. Many families find it helpful to use a notebook, binder, or digital tool as a one-stop shop for everything related to their child’s education. Read more about organizing school records here.

Setting Healthy Screen Time Limits

Learn how screens impact your family and get screen time parenting tips provided by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Learn more here.

UPCOMING EVENT

$1,500 Grants for Families Through the Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) Program

More than 200,000 students across Texas have benefited from the Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) program, which provides eligible families a $1,500 online account to purchase educational items—such as books, computers, and sensory tools—as well as services like tutoring or therapy. Join SPEDTex and the PDSES program coordinators for a free webinar on January 21, 2026, at 12:15 p.m. CST. This session will give an overview of the program, walk parents through the application process, introduce the PDSES online marketplace, and answer some of the most frequently asked questions from families. We hope you’ll join us to learn more about this valuable program. Register here.

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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.