Texas Dyslexia Handbook

2021 Dyslexia Handbook Important Changes for Families

2021 Dyslexia Handbook Important Changes for Families Spanish

Printable Documents for Parents & Guardians
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A Parent Guide to the ARD Process - English 
> http://framework.esc18.net/Documents/ARD_Guide_ENG.pdf

A Parent Guide to the ARD Process - Spanish 
> http://framework.esc18.net/Documents/ARD_Guide_SPAN.pdf

Compensatory Services

Delayed or Denied Evaluations & Compensatory Services: English Link -- Spanish Link
These documents are intended to assist parents whose children may have been previously delayed or denied an evaluation under the IDEA in requesting compensatory services for their child.

Questions regarding the above requirements should be directed to sped@tea.texas.gov

Notice of Procedural Safeguards - English 
> Procedural Safeguards-English

Notice of Procedural Safeguards - Spanish   
Un enlace a: Aviso de Garantías Procesales - Espanol 
> Procedural Safeguards-Spanish

Side-by-Side View of Special Education Rules and Regulations
> http://framework.esc18.net/Documents/Side_by_Side.pdf

Legal Framework 
> https://fw.esc18.net/display/Webforms/ESC18-FW-LandingPage.aspx

SB 139 Information
This link contains the information in the document related to SB 139. This is intended to provide Texas families with information regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Dyslexia, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Transition Services/Info

Texas Transition and Employment Guide
English / Spanish

SISD Texas Transition Roadmap - PDF

Driving with Disabilities - English / Spanish

Agencies

Texas Workforce Commission
> https://twc.texas.gov/

Texas Department of Human Services
> http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
> http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html

TEA Special Education
> http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=2147491399

Region 13 Education Service Center
> http://www4.esc13.net/

Resources

Texas Autism Research and Resource Center (TARRC)
> https://tarrc.org

Texas Project First
> http://www.texasprojectfirst.org/

Texas Behavior Support
> https://spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/topics/behavior

Texas SPED Support - Transition
> https://spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/topics/transition

Beyond ECI
> https://www.navigatelifetexas.org/uploads/files/general-files/Beyond-ECI-ECI-17_1117.pdf

Partners Resource Network
> http://www.partnerstx.org/

Parent Companion Website
- provides information, inspiration, and resources to Texas parents and caregivers of children with diagnosed or suspected disabilities from birth through 5 years of age.
> http://www.parentcompanion.org/