RESOURCES

Texas Medicaid Waiver Programs for Children with Disabilities

Texas Medicaid waivers are a gateway to getting services for your child. With the following information shared by Navigate Life Texas, a project supported by Texas Health and Human Services, you can learn more about Medicaid waiver programs for children, including an overview of services and eligibility. Click here to learn more.

Learn About Your Child’s Test Results in the STAAR Report Card

Every student who takes the STAAR test receives a STAAR Report Card that helps families see where their child is doing well and where he or she may need extra help. Click here to learn more about understanding your child's results.

Building Blocks for Healthy Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is the way we perceive ourselves. It plays a central role in a child's motivation and achievements in school, social relationships, and ability to bounce back from setbacks. Learn the traits that help children build this skill in this article from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Read it here.

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Understanding Your Child's IEP and the ARD Process

In this recorded webinar, staff from the Texas Education Agency joined SPEDTex and Partners Resource Network for an informative presentation about the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) process. Click here to view. Webinar presentation slides can be accessed 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.