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FEDERAL PROGRAMS: Special Education Program
SSES
Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) gives a $1,500 one time online grant to parents of eligible students served by special education who are enrolled in Texas public school.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children.
IDEA covers 13 disability categories
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
EMOTIONAL DISTRUBANCE
MULTIPLE DISABILITIES
LEARNING DISABILITY
DEAFNESS
HEARING IMPAIRMENT
ORTHOPEDIC IMPAIRMENT
SPEECH OR LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENT
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
DEAF-BLINDESS
INTELLECTUALLY DISABILITY
OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRMENT
TRAMATIC BRAIN INJURY
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SPANISH
Child find is the process by which districts and public charter schools identify and locate children needing evaluations. All children birth- 21 years old with disabilities or suspected having a disability, regardless of the severity of their disability, and who are in need of special education and related services, must be identified, located and evaluated.
Child Find es el proceso por el cual los distritos y escuelas públicas chárter identifican y localizan a los niños que necesitan evaluación necesitan evaluación. Cualquier niño(a) recién nacido hasta los 21 años de edad, que tiene una discapacidad o se sospeche que tiene discapacidad, independientemente de la severidad de su discapacidades, y que necesite educación especial y servicios relacionados, debe ser identificado, localizado y evaluado.
PATHWAYS
Moving from school into adult life requires thoughtful planning.
The Texas Transition and Employment Guide can help students with disabilities to plan for adult life. Use this guide to find out what to expect and where to find help.
TRAYAECTORIAS
Pasar de la escuela a la vida adulta requiere una buena planificación.
La guía de transición y empleo de Texas puede ayudar a los alumnos con discapacidades a planificar su vida adulta. . Utiliza esta guía para saber qué esperar y dónde buscar ayuda.
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SPANISH
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SPANISH
PARENT’S GUIDE TO THE ADMISSIONS, REVIEW AND DISMISSAL PROCESS (ARD)
This guide is designed to give you, as the parent of a child who is or may be eligible for special education and related services, a better understanding of the special education process and of your procedural rights and responsibilities so that you will be able to fully participate in the decision-making process regarding your child’s education.
GUÍA PARA PADRES DEL PROCESO DE ADMISÍON, REPASO, Y RETIRO (ARD)
Está guía está diseñada para darle, como padre de un niño que es o puede ser elegible para servicios de educación especial y servicios relacionados, un mejor entendimiento del proceso de educación especial y de sus derechos procesales y responsabilidades de modo que pueda participar totalmente en el proceso de tomar decisiones en cuanto a la educación de su niño.
NOTIFICATION OF PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS: Rights of Parents of Children with Disabilities
This document, produced by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), is intended to meet this notice requirement and help parents of children with disabilities understand their rights under IDEA.
AVISO SOBRE PROCEDIMIENTOS: Derechos e los Padres de Niños con Discapacidades
Este documento, generado por la Agencia de Educación de Texas (TEA, por sus siglas en inglés), lleva a cabo el requisito de aviso y ayuda a padres de niños con discapacidades a entender sus derechos bajo la IDEA.
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