Texas SPED Support

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…

Reset, refresh, and reinvigorate your classroom! The January Monthly Instructional Guide Checklist for teachers of students with complex access needs helps you re-establish routines, update preferences, check for regression, and integrate fresh strategies spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/resource-libra…

Today is #WorldBrailleDay. Support literacy access for students who are blind or visually impaired. Explore the Benefits of Braille resource for practical classroom guidance at spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/resource-libra…

Start the new year with ready-to-use guidance for supporting students served through special education. Explore TEA-approved tools, strategies, and resources to plan for spring instruction at spedsupport.tea.texas.gov

Get a head start on the new year with Texas SPED Support. Join the email list to be the first to know about new TEA-approved resources, courses, and opportunities designed for educators supporting students served through special education. Sign up at spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/page/signup

As the year comes to a close, Texas SPED Support extends appreciation to all educators who make a difference every day for students served through special education. Wishing you a restful and joyful holiday season.

The SDI Collection from Texas SPED Support offers tools, examples, and guidance to help educators design instruction that meets individual student needs while maintaining meaningful access to the general curriculum. Access the collection at spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/resource-libra…

Learn how to align dyslexia instruction with grade-level standards while meeting the individual needs of each student with a disability. Start at spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/learning-libra…

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…

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…

This Thanksgiving, Texas SPED Support extends heartfelt thanks to the educators, specialists, and administrators who make a difference every day for students served through special education. Your dedication helps ensure every student has access to meaningful learning.