The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The mission of TEA is to provide leadership, guidance and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students.
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Through the network of 20 regional Education Service Centers (ESCs) around the state and in conjunction with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the Texas Statewide Leadership for Autism Training (TSLAT) provides a mechanism to access training, technical assistance, support, and resources for educators who serve students with autism. Access the website HERE.
The Texas Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) provides resources to stakeholders across the state of Texas. Our purpose is to optimize information and respond with technical assistance in a succinct and useful format that is user friendly, culturally responsive, and accessible to all individuals. SPEDTex provides supportive statewide leadership that promotes collaboration, meaningful communication and participation in the development and delivery of services to children with disabilities.
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Created by parents, for parents. This website is a project of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) committed to providing accurate and consistent information to parents and families of students with disabilities.
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Texas Parent to Parent provides support, information, and education to families of children of all ages who have disabilities or chronic illness.
The Texas Parent to Parent staff are parents of children with disabilities, chronic illness, or special health care needs. We have also spoken to thousands of families over the years. We are here to help – give us a call at 866-896-6001 or 512-458-8600. Access the website HERE.
Learn how service animals can assist people with disabilities, penalties for violating service animal laws and responsibilities when using a service animal.
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The Legal Framework is a statewide leadership project partnering the Texas Education Agency and Region 18 Education Service Center. The project which includes contacts from each educational service center is a compilation of state and federal requirements for special education organized by topic in a user-friendly format.
This site 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.
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