Parent Resources for Students in Special Education
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2021 - 2022 School Year |
General Resources
| Resource | Type/Source/Date | Notes |
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Website - SPEDTex |
Information for parents. Call center and chat. The 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. |
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| Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) | Website - SSES | Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) are $1,500 one-time on-line grants for eligible parents/caregivers of eligible students served by special education that have been impacted by COVID-19 school closures. Families of eligible students can use the on-line accounts to obtain educational materials and resources and/or services such as additional speech therapy or other specific services. |
| SPED Family Resources | Website - TEA Special Education Programs | Includes information and resources to help families understand special education processes. |
Learning at Home Resources
| Resource | Type/Source/Date | Notes |
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Website - Reading Rockets |
Various articles and tips for helping your children read. |
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Website - National Center on Improving Literacy |
A toolkit that helps parents and families take part in literacy experiences at home to develop children’s reading and language skills, including an online tutorial, research briefs and infographics, and tools and resources. |
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| Providing transition focused activities and lessons at home | Webinar - National Technical Assistance Center on Transition (NTACT) | Although references transition activities during remote learning, this resource includes relevant transition activities and lessons that can be done at home. |
| Learn at Home | Website - Resources - Scholastic | Includes daily projects for grades prekindergarten to 9th grade to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing. |
Behavior Resources
| Resource | Type/Source/Date | Notes |
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PDF - Information - TEA April 14, 2020 |
Information for managing behaviors during at-home learning. |
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Article - Child Mind Institute |
Managing Problem Behavior at Home - A guide to more confident, consistent and effective parenting. |
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Article - International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) |
In this article you will find 15 supportive behavior strategies for children on the autism spectrum (some strategies can be used with adults as well). Many of the strategies can also be used to help children without autism who have challenging behaviors. |
The documents and links included on this webpage are provided as a resource only. This information is intended to assist in the delivery of educational resources in this time of public crisis.
 2020 - 2021 School Year |
| Resource | Type/Source/Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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Website - SPEDTex |
Information for parents. Call center and chat. The 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. |
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Creating a new normal for kids during the uncertainties of COVID-19 |
Article - University of Texas Health and Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) March 17, 2020 |
University of Texas Health and Science Center at Houston (UTHealth): Includes information and resources for parents to maintain a sense of normalcy for their children during this time. |
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Video and Tips - Autism Speaks March 20, 2020 |
Includes information on how to cope with disruptive family routines during COVID-19 |
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Resources for Families during the Coronavirus Pandemic Also in Spanish |
Information - Common Sense Media |
Includes resources for working with kids to understand Coronavirus coverage, staying calm, and learning at home. Also available in Spanish. |
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Information - Understood.org |
Coronavirus: Latest Updates and Tips: Includes tips and resources for learning at home and activities to keep kids busy at home. |
Learning at Home Resources
| Resource | Type/Source/Date | Notes |
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Supporting All Learners: Resources for Families and Caregivers of Children with Special Needs |
Information - Kansas Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) Autism and Tertiary Behavior Supports |
Includes daily routine considerations, emotional regulation, fine and gross motor activities, and resources for academic subject areas. |
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Language opportunities for using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems at home |
Article - AssistiveWare |
Communication does not stop at home or at school. Successful communication happens when people with communication difficulties can use their AAC system in all environments. Find strategies for using AAC at home in this blog post. |
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Article - National Education Association |
Includes simple activities in the kitchen that relate to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for young children of all abilities. |
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Website - Information - Fort Bend ISD |
List of resources for dyslexia and reading. |
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Website - Information - Fort Bend ISD |
List of activities for you to do at home with your children. |
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Website - Information - Fort Bend ISD |
List of educational games for your children. |
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Website - Reading Rockets |
Various articles and tips for helping your children read. |
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Website - National Center on Improving Literacy |
A toolkit that helps parents and families take part in literacy experiences at home to develop children’s reading and language skills, including an online tutorial, research briefs and infographics, and tools and resources. |
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Article - Best Kids Solutions |
A guide to how To Help A Child With Dyslexia At Home. |
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PDF – Information – TEA |
Information for activities support transition during at-home learning. |
Behavior Resources
| Resource | Type/Source/Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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PDF - Information - TEA April 14, 2020 |
Information for managing behaviors during at-home learning. |
|
|
Article - Child Mind Institute |
Managing Problem Behavior at Home - A guide to more confident, consistent and effective parenting. |
|
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Website - Information - Fort Bend ISD |
List of resources for managing behaviors at home. |
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Article - International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) |
In this article you will find 15 supportive behavior strategies for children on the autism spectrum (some strategies can be used with adults as well). Many of the strategies can also be used to help children without autism who have challenging behaviors. |
The documents and links included on this webpage are provided as a resource only. This information is intended to assist in the delivery of educational resources in this time of public crisis.
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2019 - 2020 School Year |
| Resource | Type/Source/Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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Website - SPEDTex |
Information for parents. Call center and chat. The 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. |
|
|
Creating a new normal for kids during the uncertainties of COVID-19 |
Article - University of Texas Health and Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) March 17, 2020 |
University of Texas Health and Science Center at Houston (UTHealth): Includes information and resources for parents to maintain a sense of normalcy for their children during this time. |
|
Video and Tips - Autism Speaks March 20, 2020 |
Includes information on how to cope with disruptive family routines during COVID-19 |
|
|
Resources for Families during the Coronavirus Pandemic Also in Spanish |
Information - Common Sense Media |
Includes resources for working with kids to understand Coronavirus coverage, staying calm, and learning at home. Also available in Spanish. |
|
Information - Understood.org |
Coronavirus: Latest Updates and Tips: Includes tips and resources for learning at home and activities to keep kids busy at home. |
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| PDF - TEA - June 9 2020 | Flyer for parents describing what compensatory services are. |
Learning at Home Resources
| Resource | Type/Source/Date | Notes |
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Tips for Helping Your Child Learn at Home During the Coronavirus Outbreak |
Article - The Inclusive Class March 16, 2020 |
Created by a parent for parents and includes ideas for creating a learning space for your child with appropriate learning supplies and materials and an effective daily schedule. |
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Supporting All Learners: Resources for Families and Caregivers of Children with Special Needs |
Information - Kansas Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) Autism and Tertiary Behavior Supports |
Includes daily routine considerations, emotional regulation, fine and gross motor activities, and resources for academic subject areas. |
|
Language opportunities for using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems at home |
Article - AssistiveWare |
Communication does not stop at home or at school. Successful communication happens when people with communication difficulties can use their AAC system in all environments. Find strategies for using AAC at home in this blog post. |
|
Article - National Education Association |
Includes simple activities in the kitchen that relate to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for young children of all abilities. |
|
|
Website - Information - Fort Bend ISD |
List of resources for dyslexia and reading. |
|
|
Website - Information - Fort Bend ISD |
List of activities for you to do at home with your children. |
|
|
Website - Information - Fort Bend ISD |
List of educational games for your children. |
|
|
Website - Reading Rockets |
Various articles and tips for helping your children read. |
|
|
Website - National Center on Improving Literacy |
A toolkit that helps parents and families take part in literacy experiences at home to develop children’s reading and language skills, including an online tutorial, research briefs and infographics, and tools and resources. |
|
|
Article - Best Kids Solutions |
A guide to how To Help A Child With Dyslexia At Home. |
|
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PDF – Information – TEA |
Information for activities support transition during at-home learning. |
Behavior Resources
| Resource | Type/Source/Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
PDF - Information - TEA April 14, 2020 |
Information for managing behaviors during at-home learning. |
|
|
Article - Child Mind Institute |
Managing Problem Behavior at Home - A guide to more confident, consistent and effective parenting. |
|
|
Website - Information - Fort Bend ISD |
List of resources for managing behaviors at home. |
|
|
Article - International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) |
In this article you will find 15 supportive behavior strategies for children on the autism spectrum (some strategies can be used with adults as well). Many of the strategies can also be used to help children without autism who have challenging behaviors. |
The documents and links included on this webpage are provided as a resource only. This information is intended to assist in the delivery of educational resources in this time of public crisis.
Resources and Information for Students with Disabilities
