February 2023

RESOURCES

Explore Special Education Resources

The SPEDTex Resource Locator is your gateway to special education resources. From accommodations to transition and everything in between, the SPEDTex Resource Locator lets you tailor your search by topic, audience, language, and type. Click here to explore.

How to Request Special Education Testing

If your child is struggling in school, it’s important to find out why. If a disability is affecting your child’s educational performance, your child may be eligible for special education and related services that can help. Watch the video below from the SPEDTex website to learn more about how to request a special education evaluation.

The Texas Assessment Website: How to Help Your Child Prepare for State Assessments

Gather information about state assessments in Texas and find resources for your child. Click here to learn more.

UPCOMING EVENT

Texas Statewide Leadership for Autism Training (TSLAT) Resources for Families

Join us on February 22, 2023, at 12:15 p.m. (CST) for this free statewide webinar. The Texas Statewide Leadership for Autism Training (TSLAT) provides access to professional development, technical assistance, and resources related to autism for educators and families. This webinar will review resources available on the TSLAT website that are designed to assist both families and educators of students with autism. Click here to register.

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES (SSES)

What is SSES?

Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) are $1,500 one-time

online grants for eligible parents/caregivers of eligible students served by special education that have been impacted by COVID-19 school closures. Families of eligible students can use the online accounts to obtain educational materials, resources, and/or services such as additional speech therapy or other specific services. Watch the video below to learn more.

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ABOUT SPEDTEX

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.