The mission of the Texas Education Agency is to provide leadership, guidance and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students and prepare them for success in the global economy

The document linked here from TEA's webpage has been created as general resource for families on the topic.

The document linked here from TEA's webpage has been created as general resource for families on the topic. Spanish -Individuals with Disabilitities Education Act (IDEA) 

The document linked here from TEA's webpage has been created as general resource for families on the topic. Spanish-Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Resources 

The document linked here from TEA's webpage has been created as general resource for families on the topic. Spanish-Section 504 Resources

The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) requires, through their rule at 19 Texas Administrative Code

19 TAC §74.28, along with the SBOE's Dyslexia Handbook referenced in subsection (c) of that rule and which is also available at tea.texas.gov/dyslexia, describes common characteristics of dyslexia and related disorders, the evaluation and identification process when dyslexia or a related disorder is suspected, and the instructional requirements for an identified student. If you have any problems accessing the electronic 
version of the Dyslexia Handbook, or if you wish to receive a hard copy, contact your child's school. 

Dyslexia and Related Disorders – English

Dyslexia and Related Disorders – Spanish

The Dyslexia Handbook, 2021 update

Contains guidelines for school districts to follow as they identify and provide services for students with dyslexia.

English-Dyslexia Change Document

Dyslexia Q&A Document 

The Dyslexia Handbook, 2021 update Spanish

Contains guidelines for school districts to follow as they identify and provide services for students with dyslexia.

Spanish-The Dyslexia Handbook, 2021 update

Spanish-Dyslexia Change Document 

Spanish-Dyslexia Q&A Document 

Training guide to understand dyslexia, dyslexia characteristics, and dyslexia district procedures 

Quick reference guide to understand dyslexia and dyslexia characteristics.  Additional resources for audio books and materials:

Bookshare

Learning Ally 

Texas Talking Book Programs

The legal framework includes frameworks, publications, and resources helpful in the special education process. There is a glossary of terms and acronyms, links to laws, rules and guidance; and a search feature

The parent network is a resource for parents of children receiving special education services

The Texas Transition and Employment Guide provides youth, young adults, parents and professionals with secondary transition resources to facilitate a young person's progress towards post-secondary goals to education, employment, and community living.
Texas Transition and Employment Guide-(English) –

​Texas Transition and Employment Guide- (Spanish)

Texas Transition and Employmnet Guide in Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese 

The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community

Established by the 86th Texas Legislature, the Texas Driving with Disability initiative focuses on improving the interaction between law enforcement and drivers with disabilities who have unique communication needs.  This guide helps families and students consider the options available through Texas Driving with Disability. 

Texas Driving with a Disability – English

Texas Driving with a Disability – Spanish