Irving ISD Special Education

SPEDTex has information about each of the 13 disability categories recognized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Click here to learn more: spedtex.org/resources/disa…

The SPEDTex resource locator can help you find answers to your questions. bit.ly/3O2krtN

New to the special education process in Texas? SPEDTex has you covered! spedtex.org/families/famil…

STAR empowers educators through evidence-based curriculum, intentional training, and implementation support—so success is sustainable for teachers and meaningful for students. 👉 starautismsupport.com #StarAutismSupport #SOLER #Links

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Learn creative ways to use visuals, role-play & social scripts to make real-world routines feel easier—just in time for the holidays! Register today at loom.ly/K7jIAc8 #StarAutismSupport #SpecialEducation #AutismEducation #CommunityHelpers #TeachingTips #Webinar

Teach your way! 🙌 All Themes First! and ATU lessons come in print or digital-ready versions so you can use whatever works best for your classroom. Flexible, accessible, and ready to go. 💻📚 #StarAutismSupport #SpecialEducation #AutismEducation #SPEDteachers #ThemesFirst #Links

Connect with SPEDTex. Join our mailing list to receive special education updates as well as the opportunity to volunteer to participate in one of our focus groups. spedtex.org/families

Need quick, practical strategies for supporting students with autism in general education? This 12-course, 6-credit series from Dr. Amanda Boutot offers 30-minute modules packed with evidence-based tools for inclusion, behavior, and instruction. Start at spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/learning-libra…

✨ We are loving this teacher’s convenient wall of social scripts from Links! Each pouch is loaded with ready-to-grab stories that support communication, independence, and predictable routines throughout the day. #Links #StarAutismSupport #SpecialEducation #SocialStories #Visuals

Medicaid Waiver Lists - If you feel your child with a disability will need support later in life, it is important to get on a Medicaid waiver list as early as possible. Check out this video from the Straight Talk parent video series to learn more. bit.ly/3T9k8Ar

💬✨ Communication grows when AAC meets meaningful instruction. We embed language targets into lessons so students can practice real communication and generalize skills. 💙 #StarAutismSupport #AAC

Are you looking for more information about Special Education in Texas? Find an overview of the Special Education process here: spedtex.org/families/overv…

Thank you to all special educators who serve our amazing students every day!

#hanescowboys great job, Ms. Crites!

Trendy clear case = organized STAR visuals Thanks, Corey, for the great idea! 📸 Want to share how you use STAR, Links, or SOLER? Send us a message! We love to see how our community uses our curricula! #StarAutismSupport #VisualSupports #SpecialEducation #TeacherTips

December units are ready to teach. ❄️ January is unlocked too! Teach now: ✈️ TF: Planes, Trains, and Autos • 🚦 ATU: Community Signs Prep ahead: 🐧 TF: Winter Animals • 💰 ATU: Money #StarAutismSupport #SPED #AutismEducation #ThemesFirst #ATU #LINKS

Stay organized this month with the December Checklist, part of Texas SPED Support’s Monthly Instructional Guides for educators of students with complex access needs. Access task reminders and planning supports to keep instruction on track at spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/resource-libra…

💙 Happy Educational Support Professionals Day. We are celebrating the amazing work of our paraprofessionals, including a day in the life with one of our standout team members at Davis Elementary. Thank you, team, for all you do. ✨ #ExcellenceInAction

Learn creative ways to use visuals, role-play & social scripts to make real-world routines feel easier—just in time for the holidays. 🎁 👉 Register today at loom.ly/K7jIAc8 #StarAutismSupport #SpecialEducation #AutismEducation #CommunityHelpers #TeachingTips #Webinar