The mission of the Texas Education Agency is to provide leadership, guidance and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students and prepare them for success in the global economy
Texas Education Agency Resources on Special Education in TexasUpdates in Special Education
The document linked here from TEA's webpage has been created as general resource for families on the topic.
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)The document linked here from TEA's webpage has been created as general resource for families on the topic. Spanish -Individuals with Disabilitities Education Act (IDEA)
DyslexiaThe document linked here from TEA's webpage has been created as general resource for families on the topic. Spanish-Dyslexia Resources
Multi-Tiered Systems of SupportThe document linked here from TEA's webpage has been created as general resource for families on the topic. Spanish-Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Resources
Section 504The document linked here from TEA's webpage has been created as general resource for families on the topic. Spanish-Section 504 Resources
SPEDTexThe Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) works collaboratively with stakeholders to provide resources and facilitate collaboration that supports the development and delivery of services to children with disabilities in our State.
The Dyslexia Handbook, 2018 updateContains guidelines for school districts to follow as they identify and provide services for students with dyslexia.
Dyslexia Parent TrainingParent guide to understanding dyslexia, district dyslexia procedures, and district contacts for questions regarding dyslexia
Dyslexia Parent Information FlyerQuick reference guide to understand dyslexia and dyslexia characteristics. Additional resources for audio books and materials:
The Legal FrameworkThe legal framework includes frameworks, publications, and resources helpful in the special education process. There is a glossary of terms and acronyms, links to laws, rules and guidance; and a search feature
Parent Coordination NetworkThe parent network is a resource for parents of children receiving special education services
Texas Transition and Employment GuideThe Texas Transition and Employment Guide provides youth, young adults, parents and professionals with secondary transition resources to facilitate a young person's progress towards post-secondary goals to education, employment, and community living.
Texas Transition and Employment Guide-(English) – Texas Transition and Employment Guide- (Spanish)
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Special Olympics of TexasSpecial Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community