Schools must have a designated Transition and Employment Services Designee (TED) who oversees the transition process and ensures that...

Students are encouraged to participate actively in the transition planning process. This includes discussing their goals and preferences,...

The plan should be based on comprehensive assessments that evaluate the student's interests, strengths, preferences, and needs. These...

Post-secondary Education and Training: Plans for further education, such as college or vocational training. Employment: Steps to prepare...

The transition planning process involves the student, their family, and the IEP team. The plan must include measurable post-secondary...

Transition planning must begin no later than when the student turns 14 years old. This is earlier than the federal requirement, which...

In Texas, secondary transition planning for students with disabilities is a critical component of the Individualized Education Program...

In Texas, students with disabilities may use various modifications on statewide assessments to ensure they can demonstrate their...

In Texas, students with disabilities may use various accommodations on statewide assessments to ensure they can demonstrate their...

Alternate Assessments STAAR Alternate 2: This is Texas's alternate assessment for students with the most significant cognitive...

In Texas, students with disabilities are included in statewide assessments with appropriate accommodations and have the option of...

In Texas, disciplinary procedures for students with disabilities are governed by federal and state laws, including the Individuals with...

Annual Review: The IEP must be reviewed at least once a year. This review is conducted by the ARD committee to evaluate the student's...

Review and Revision Process Annual Review: The ARD committee must review the IEP at least once a year. This review evaluates the...

This guide explains each step in the special education process. In each step, learn what happens, who is involved, and the timelines...

In Texas, the development and review of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) follow specific guidelines to ensure that students with...

In Texas, special education placement options are designed to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities. The primary goal is...

In Texas, the concept of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) is defined under federal and state law, specifically the Individuals...

Both the IEP and IFSP are designed to support children with disabilities, but they serve different age groups and have distinct focuses:...

In the United States, the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) is used in all states and U.S. territories as part of the early...