June 2024

RESOURCES

Texas Summer Meal Program

Texas children have access to healthy meals during the summer provided by participating school and community organizations in partnership with the Texas Department of Agriculture. Children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to age 21 in low-income areas can eat healthy meals at no cost through the Summer Meal Program. Locations are supervised and welcoming, often offering fun activities with the meal. Families can use these three tools to find nearby meal sites ─ VISIT SummerFood.org, TEXT “Food” or “Comida” to 304-304 or CALL 2-1-1. Registration or ID is not required. Summer Meal Programs are funded by the USDA and brought to you by the Texas Department of Agriculture and Commissioner Sid Miller. Click here for more information.

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 Score 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 score.

RECORDED WEBINAR

Texas Education Agency (TEA) Autism Resources for Families

In this recorded webinar, staff from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) presented information on how to navigate the Texas SPED Support website in order to explore some of the featured resources related to autism that may be helpful for families. Click here to view.

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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.