Resources for Parents

• Legal Framework for the Child Centered Special Education Process – A TEA resource supported by ESC Region 18 that summarizes state and federal requirements for special education by topic.
• Texas Project First – Created by parents for parents. A project of the TEA committed to providing accurate and consistent information to the parents of students with disabilities.
• TEA Special Education Home Page – A comprehensive list of services and policies supported by the Texas Education Agency.
• Texas Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) – A dynamic resource designed to inform and support parents, teachers, and anyone who is committed to the success of children with disabilities.
• TEA Grants Opportunities - A central resource for all state and federal grants administered by TEA.
• Senate Bill 139, Notice to Families - SB 139 requires LEA's to demonstrate compliance in distributing these notices to parents.