SPEDTex -  SPEDTex.org  SPEDTex provides supportive state-wide leadership that promotes collaboration, meaningful communication and participation in the development and delivery of services to children with disabilities. It also provides resources and interactive features for increasing family awareness of disabilities and special education processes, with the goal of improving partnerships between schools and families. 

Contact information:

Phone: 1-855-773-3839

Email: inquire@spedtex.org 

Live Chat: www.spedtex.org 

Resources|Special Education - Texas Education Agency - Resources - Special Education English/Spanish- The documents linked here have been created as general resources for families on the following topics: 1) Dyslexia, 2) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 3) Delayed or Denied Evaluations and Compensatory Services, 4) Multi-tiered Systems of Support, and 5) Section 504 Services. 

PDSES Grant for Students with Disabilities - The Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) program, previously, the Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) program is a one-time $1,500 online grant for eligible parents/guardians of eligible students served by special education and who are enrolled in a Texas public school. To be eligible for the PDSES grant, students must currently be: 

a) be currently enrolled in a Texas public school (grades Pre-K-12th);

b) receive special education services through an individualized education program (IEP); and

c) have not received a PDSES/SSES grant in the past. (PDSES is a one-time only grant.)

 Families of eligible students can use the online accounts to obtain educational materials and resources and/or services such as additional speech therapy or other specific services. For more information and to apply, refer to the attachments or visit: SSES.tea.texas.

Parent's Guide to the ARD Process - ARD Guide - English - Guia Para Padres del Proceso de Admision, Repaso y Retiro - Espanol - The guide is designed to give you, as a parent of a child who is or may be eligible for special education services, a better understanding of the special education process and of your procedural rights and responsibilities so that you will be able to fully participate in the decision-making process regarding your child's education. 

Procedural Safeguards - Notice of Procedural Safeguards - English - Aviso Sobre Pocedimientos de Proteccion - Espanol - Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), you and your child have legal protections during the evaluation and individualized education program (IEP) process. These protections are called Procedural Safeguards. 

Dyslexia Handbook -

TEA Dyslexia Handbook (English) - Dyslexia Handbook Important Changes

El Manual Sobre la Dislexia de TEA  - 2021 - Actualizar en Dislexia

The State Board of Education (SBOE) on September of 2021, gave final approval to updates to The Dyslexia Handbook—2021 Update: Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders (Dyslexia Handbook). The updates address recent legislative changes and clarify processes regarding identification and services for students, including students with dysgraphia. The updated Dyslexia Handbook is effective immediately.

The handbook contains guidelines for school districts to follow as they identify and provide services for students with dyslexia. In addition, information regarding the state's dyslexia statutes and their relation to various federal laws is included.

Parent Coordination Network Shout Out!: - https://www.smore.com/eknvh
The monthly ShoutOut! is intended for educators, families, and community partners to help facilitate parent involvement in special education. 

Texas Education Parent Information Line - 1-800-252-9668 (toll free)
This toll free message line is reserved for parents and other family members who have questions about student or parent rights and regulatory requirements as they relate to special education complaint investigations, mediations, and due process hearings. Calls are returned by trained professionals during normal business hours.

Texas Parent to Parent  - http://www.txp2p.org/
Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) is committed to improving the lives of Texas children who have disabilities, chronic illness, and/or special health care needs. TxP2P empowers families to be strong advocates through parent-to-parent support, resource referral, and education. In addition, TxP2P educates professionals about the unique needs of our children with the goal of improving care and opportunities for our children. Lastly, TxP2P is dedicated to championing the efforts of a diverse set of parent support groups and advocacy on behalf of our children’s well-being. The heart of TxP2P is the parent-to-parent peer support model—parents volunteering to provide support and information to other parents. The parent-to-parent model has been developed by and for parents to address the powerful emotions, new responsibilities, stress and isolation that parents and families face in caring for a child with special health care needs. Parent-to-parent support sustains parents as they develop the skills to manage the new demands on their families and themselves and to advocate effectively for their children.TxP2P also provides an on-line Resource Directory organized by counties.

Texas Project FIRST - http://www.texasprojectfirst.org
Texas Project FIRST (Families Information Resources Support and Training) is a project of the Texas Education Agency and is committed to providing accurate and consistent information to parents & families of students with disabilities.

The Partners Resource Network - http://www.partnerstx.org
The Partners Resource Network (PRN) is a non-profit agency that operates the statewide network of federally funded Parent Training and Information Centers (PTI's) in Texas. The programs and services of PRN are based on the concept of parents helping parents. The mission of PRN is to empower parents of children and youth with disabilities in their roles as parents, decision makers, and advocates for their children and to promote partnerships among parents and professionals.

San Marcos CISD Student Handbook - 2024-2025 Student Handbook

San Marcos CISD Manual del Estudiante - 2024-2025 Manual del Estudiante