Texas SPED Support

As the school year wraps up, May is the time to plan ahead. The May Instructional Guide helps you review student progress, prepare for transitions, and organize your classroom for a strong start next year. Access the full guide at spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/resource-libra…

This week, Texas SPED Support celebrates the educators who show up every day for students with disabilities across Texas. Your expertise, patience, creativity, and advocacy make a lasting difference for students and families alike. Thank you for all you do—today and every day!

Testing season can increase stress for students receiving special education services, sometimes leading to challenging behavior. Teaching a replacement behavior helps students communicate their needs more effectively. Watch this Autism Expert Interview from Texas SPED Support.

*NEW Course* Preparing for the Test of English Proficiency (TEP)? This practice course helps pre-certified sign language interpreters review the test structure and build the English language skills needed before exam day. Start preparing at sped.support/TEP

A strong transition plan provides the roadmap for a student’s future. Dr. Erik Carter explains how transition planning helps align instruction, services, and experiences so that students receiving special education services are prepared for life after school.

Growth deserves recognition. The April Monthly Instructional Guide encourages educators of students with complex access needs to reflect on professional goals, student progress, and team impact. Access the guide at spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/resource-libra…

April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month! The Autism Expert Interview series features leading researchers sharing practical insights to support students with autism receiving special education services. Explore the videos at spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/resource-libra…

Spring Break is an opportunity to reflect, refresh, and regroup. Take a few moments to explore TEA-approved resources designed to support students receiving special education services and prepare for a strong finish to the school year at spedsupport.tea.texas.gov

Have questions about Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) instructional setting and ADA codes? Access the TEA guidance aligned to the Student Attendance Accounting Handbook (SAAH) for students receiving ECSE services. View the resource at spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/resource-libra…

To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, learn how to ​​use evidence-based tools that strengthen access and independence for students with Down syndrome. Explore practical strategies at spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/resource-libra…

This month, determine if you have any student supports that do not seem to be as impactful as they once were, or have not worked to achieve the results the team anticipated. Access the guide at sped.support/march-guide

Clear eligibility guidance matters for students identified with a developmental delay and receiving special education services. This Quick Guide & FAQ clarifies criteria, timelines, and reevaluation requirements. Review it before your next ARD meeting at sped.support/developmental-…

Implementing behavior supports within MTSS requires clear, evidence-based guidance. The TIER Behavior Module includes 8 training pathways to support effective behavior practices for all students, including students receiving special education services. 🔗 spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/learning-libra…

This collection will help educators use the SPPI 14 survey results to improve transition planning and prepare the next cohort of exiting students to respond to the survey one year after they exit. Watch the collection of videos at spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/resource-libra…

Valentine’s Day classroom parties increase noise and sensory demands. Supporting both self-regulation and mutual regulation helps students receiving special education services stay regulated and engaged during celebrations. Watch the Expert Interview at spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/resource-libra…

State assessment season is fast approaching. The February Monthly Instructional Guide for educators of students with complex access needs focuses on assessment decisions, accommodations, and preparing students for STAAR and STAAR Alternate 2. 🔗 spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/resource-libra…

Strong listening and spoken language (LSL) outcomes don’t happen by chance. This interactive workshop on 2/16 focuses on evidence-based LSL strategies for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, designed for use at school and at home. 🔗 spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/learning-libra…

Visual cues help students receiving special education services make sense of expectations, even when verbal prompts alone aren’t enough. Use the Behavior Cue Cards to quietly redirect or reinforce desired behavior. Download and print the set: spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/resource-libra…

Do your instructional arrangement codes align with both LRE decisions and significant disproportionality (SD) monitoring? This guide links PEIMS instructional arrangement codes to Results-Driven Accountability (RDA) indicators and SD analysis. Access at spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/resource-libra…

Looking for a clear, step-by-step guide to writing standards-based IEPs? The updated Standards-Based IEP Process Training walks educators through the process. Enroll or find a trainer at spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/learning-libra…