July 2026

RESOURCES

7 Ways to Prepare for the New School Year

As summer winds down, families look forward to the first day of school with a mix of excitement and a little nervous energy. This article from Texas Health and Human Services offers seven ways your family can prepare for the new school year. Read 7 Ways to Prepare for the New School Year to learn more.

What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

This SPEDTex resource provides a brief overview of the major sections of an IEP and explains how it is developed by the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee in Texas. It outlines what families can expect throughout the process and within each section of the IEP. This document can also serve as a helpful checklist to support parents as they prepare for and participate in their child's ARD meeting. Explore What is an IEP? before your next meeting.

How to Help Your Child Transition Smoothly Between Places and Activities

Discover helpful strategies such as implementing visual schedules, providing advance transition warnings, and establishing predictable, consistent routines. These approaches empower parents and caregivers to support young children in navigating daily transitions with greater ease, fostering emotional security, reducing behavioral challenges, and creating a more peaceful and structured home environment. View the full guide on supporting your child through daily transitions for more information.

RECORDED WEBINAR

Understanding the Autism Supplement

In this recorded webinar, staff from the Texas Education Agency joined SPEDTex and Partners Resource Network to discuss the Autism Supplement Guidance Document and helpful strategies for parents and students. 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.