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Overview of Special Education
Special education provides specially designed instruction and support for students with disabilities, ensuring they receive a free and appropriate public education tailored to their unique needs.
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State & Local Resources
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Dial 2-1-1 from your cell phone or landline or access the website HERE.
Provides free confidential telephone information about and referral to agencies and organizations providing health and human services. Links people with appropriate/available resources to meet a variety of needs, including help finding childcare. Offers a website for self-guided searches for help.
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We are the Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority for Callahan, Jones, Shackelford, Stephens, and Taylor Counties. Our Mission: Improving the behavioral, intellectual, and developmental health of the people we serve. Our Vision: Full, safe, and healthy lives for our community.
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Click on the link below to access the Region 14 Education Service Center Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention Resources page.
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The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The mission of TEA is to provide leadership, guidance and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students.
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The Texas Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) provides resources to stakeholders across the state of Texas. Our purpose is to optimize information and respond with technical assistance in a succinct and useful format that is user friendly, culturally responsive, and accessible to all individuals. SPEDTex provides supportive statewide leadership that promotes collaboration, meaningful communication and participation in the development and delivery of services to children with disabilities.
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Created by parents, for parents. This website is a project of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) committed to providing accurate and consistent information to parents and families of students with disabilities.
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Texas Parent to Parent provides support, information, and education to families of children of all ages who have disabilities or chronic illness.
The Texas Parent to Parent staff are parents of children with disabilities, chronic illness, or special health care needs. We have also spoken to thousands of families over the years. We are here to help – give us a call at 866-896-6001 or 512-458-8600.
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Learn how service animals can assist people with disabilities, penalties for violating service animal laws and responsibilities when using a service animal.
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The Legal Framework is a statewide leadership project partnering the Texas Education Agency and Region 18 Education Service Center. The project which includes contacts from each educational service center is a compilation of state and federal requirements for special education organized by topic in a user-friendly format.
This site 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.
Reading Resources
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Reading Rockets is a national multimedia project that offers a wealth of research-based reading strategies, lessons, and activities designed to help young children learn how to read and read better. Our reading resources assist parents, teachers, and other educators in helping struggling readers build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
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Our goal is to help the millions of parents whose children, ages 3–20, are struggling with learning and attention issues. We want to empower them to understand their children’s issues and relate to their experiences. With this knowledge, parents can make effective choices that propel their children from simply coping to truly thriving.
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As a parent, it’s easy to feel alone when you’re struggling to get the support your dyslexic child needs. In this section of the website you’ll find a wealth of resources from experts; stories from others parents; and tools you can use to help set your children the best possible path. You’ll also discover that you are far from alone.
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Lunch & Learns | Tasty Tidbits
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February 23: TSLAT Website with Amber Davies
October 4: What Comes After High School?
Navigating Transition for Students with Disabilities
Videos for Parents
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