Special Education

TASB Resources

• Video Cameras in Special Education Classrooms (pdf)

Other Resources

• The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) website provides information on the applicable federal laws, grants, training, guidance, and related resources.
• The U.S. DOE Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) website provides information about IDEA, including an overview of the legislation and regulations, procedural requirements, training materials, and model forms.
• Texas Education Agency's (TEA) Special Education A-Z Index provides a significant amount of information regarding special education in Texas, such as an overview of the law and procedures, guidance, and information on special topics.
• The Legal Framework for the Child-Centered Special Education Process, maintained by the Education Service Center Region XVIII in partnership with TEA, provides numerous special education resources, including a glossary, a side-by-side review of state and federal rules and regulations, and forms in Spanish and English.
• TEA's Special Education Dispute Resolution Processes website provides information on conflict resolution in special education, including due process hearings and mediation procedures.
• TEA's Student Attendance Accounting Handbook contains useful information related to attendance of students in special education.
• TEA's Accommodations Resources website provides information on educational accommodations for students with disabilities and English Language Learners (ELL).
• TEA's Dyslexia website provides resources on identifying and serving students with dyslexia.
• The U.S. DOE Restraint and Seclusion website provides policies, guidelines, and related resources regarding the use of restraint and seclusion in public schools.