Parent Involvement  

Overview  

• When a student is younger than 18, the student’s parent(s) and other people invited by the parent or school must have an opportunity to be appropriately involved.  
• The student’s parent(s) can be involved in transition planning by attending the ARD committee meeting and giving input on decisions about the future, such as assisting in the selection of an endorsement, appropriate classes, career-related training, self-determination resources, and opportunities for community participation.  

 If a student is at least 18, people invited by the student or school to attend the ARD committee meeting should have an opportunity to be appropriately involved.  

 When a student reaches 18, the parent moves from primary decision-maker to a support system for the adult student, although the parent will continue to receive notice of ARD committee meetings.  

 The student may request parental involvement in making decisions about education or the student may request a supporter through a supported decision-making agreement.  

For More Information:  

Parent Tools for Involvement from the Garrett Center at Sam Houston State University 

Transfer of Rights and Alternatives to Guardianship Fact Sheet from the Student Centered Transition Network 

Resources

SEPAC Book List

FBISD Special Education Parent Handbook

ARD Buddy

Community Resource Guide

Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

Grades vs. IEP Progress Reports

Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)

Postsecondary Education  

Referral to State Agency Services  

Region 13 Special Education Parent Handbook

SPEDTEX

Description:

The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) 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

Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES)

SB 1716 passed in the 87th Legislative session expanded the current Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) program which gives $1,500 grants to families of qualifying Special Education students. Beginning November 1, 2021, new eligibility guidelines will go into full effect, making all currently enrolled Texas public school students served by Special Education eligible. 

SSES Home Page 

Eligibility Requirements - Apply Now 

How to Apply 

FAQs 

Surrogate and Foster Parent Overview

Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)