Parent Resources for Students in Special Education

2021 - 2022 School Year

General Resources

Resource Type/Source/Date Notes

Website - SPEDTex

Information for parents. ÌýCall center and chat. ÌýThe 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.

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.ÌýFamilies 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.

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Learning at Home ResourcesÌýÌý

Resource Type/Source/Date Notes

Website - Reading Rockets

Various articles and tips for helping your children read.Ìý

Website - National Center on Improving Literacy

A toolkit that helps parents and families take part in literacyÌýexperiences at home to develop children’s reading and language skills, including an online tutorial,Ìýresearch briefs and infographics, and tools and resources.

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.
Website - Resources -ÌýScholastic Includes daily projects for grades prekindergarten to 9th grade to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.


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Behavior Resources

Resource Type/Source/Date Notes

Tips for Managing Behaviors for at Home Learning

Spanish Version

PDF -ÌýInformation - TEA

April 14, 2020

Information for managing behaviors during at-home learning.Ìý

Article -ÌýChild Mind Institute

Managing Problem Behavior at Home -ÌýA guide to more confident, consistent and effective parenting.

Article -ÌýInternational Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)

In this article you will findÌý15 supportive behavior strategies for childrenÌýon the autismÌýspectrum (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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2020 - 2021 School Year

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General ResourcesÌý

Resource Type/Source/Date Notes

Website - SPEDTex

Information for parents. ÌýCall center and chat. ÌýThe 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.

Article -ÌýUniversity of Texas Health and Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)

March 17,Ìý2020

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 -ÌýAutism SpeaksÌý

March 20, 2020

Includes information on how to cope with disruptive family routines during COVID-19

Also in Spanish

Information - Common Sense Media

Includes resources forÌýworking 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 toÌýkeep kids busy at home.

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Learning at Home ResourcesÌýÌý

Resource Type/Source/Date Notes

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Information -ÌýKansas 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.

Article -ÌýAssistiveWare

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 -ÌýNational Education Association

Includes simple activities in the kitchen thatÌýrelate to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for young children of all abilities.

Website - Information -ÌýFort Bend ISD

List of resources for dyslexia and reading.Ìý

Website - Information -ÌýFort Bend ISD

List of activities for you to do at home with your children.

Website - Information -ÌýFort Bend ISD

List of educational games for your children.

Website - Reading Rockets

Various articles and tips for helping your children read.Ìý

Website - National Center on Improving Literacy

A toolkit that helps parents and families take part in literacyÌýexperiences at home to develop children’s reading and language skills, including an online tutorial,Ìýresearch briefs and infographics, and tools and resources.

Article -ÌýBest Kids Solutions

AÌýguide to how To Help A Child With Dyslexia At Home.

Transition Activities for At-Home LearningÌý

Also in Spanish

PDF – Information – TEA
June 4 2020

Information for activities support transition during at-home learning.Ìý


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Behavior Resources

Resource Type/Source/Date Notes

Tips for Managing Behaviors for at Home Learning

Spanish Version

PDF -ÌýInformation - TEA

April 14, 2020

Information for managing behaviors during at-home learning.Ìý

Article -ÌýChild Mind Institute

Managing Problem Behavior at Home -ÌýA guide to more confident, consistent and effective parenting.

Website - Information -ÌýFort Bend ISD

List of resources for managing behaviors at home.

Article -ÌýInternational Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)

In this article you will findÌý15 supportive behavior strategies for childrenÌýon the autismÌýspectrum (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.

2019 - 2020 School Year

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General ResourcesÌý

Resource Type/Source/Date Notes

Website - SPEDTex

Information for parents. ÌýCall center and chat. ÌýThe 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.

Article -ÌýUniversity of Texas Health and Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)

March 17,Ìý2020

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 -ÌýAutism SpeaksÌý

March 20, 2020

Includes information on how to cope with disruptive family routines during COVID-19

Also in Spanish

Information - Common Sense Media

Includes resources forÌýworking 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 toÌýkeep kids busy at home.

Compensatory Services & COVID-19 School Closures (English)

Compensatory Services & COVID-19 School Closures (Spanish)

PDF - TEA - June 9 2020 Flyer for parents describing what compensatory services are.

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Learning at Home ResourcesÌýÌý

Resource Type/Source/Date Notes

Article -ÌýThe Inclusive Class

March 16, 2020

CreatedÌýby a parent for parents and includes ideas for creating a learning space for your child with appropriateÌýlearning supplies and materials and an effective daily schedule.

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Information -ÌýKansas 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.

Article -ÌýAssistiveWare

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 -ÌýNational Education Association

Includes simple activities in the kitchen thatÌýrelate to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for young children of all abilities.

Website - Information -ÌýFort Bend ISD

List of resources for dyslexia and reading.Ìý

Website - Information -ÌýFort Bend ISD

List of activities for you to do at home with your children.

Website - Information -ÌýFort Bend ISD

List of educational games for your children.

Website - Reading Rockets

Various articles and tips for helping your children read.Ìý

Website - National Center on Improving Literacy

A toolkit that helps parents and families take part in literacyÌýexperiences at home to develop children’s reading and language skills, including an online tutorial,Ìýresearch briefs and infographics, and tools and resources.

Article -ÌýBest Kids Solutions

AÌýguide to how To Help A Child With Dyslexia At Home.

Transition Activities for At-Home LearningÌý

Also in Spanish

PDF – Information – TEA
June 4 2020

Information for activities support transition during at-home learning.Ìý


Ìý

Behavior Resources

Resource Type/Source/Date Notes

Tips for Managing Behaviors for at Home Learning

Spanish Version

PDF -ÌýInformation - TEA

April 14, 2020

Information for managing behaviors during at-home learning.Ìý

Article -ÌýChild Mind Institute

Managing Problem Behavior at Home -ÌýA guide to more confident, consistent and effective parenting.

Website - Information -ÌýFort Bend ISD

List of resources for managing behaviors at home.

Article -ÌýInternational Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)

In this article you will findÌý15 supportive behavior strategies for childrenÌýon the autismÌýspectrum (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 DisabilitiesÌýÌý

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