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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
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
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.
Eligibility Requirements - Apply Now
Surrogate and Foster Parent Overview
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)