Special Education Resources
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
Legal Framework Documents - Matagorda ISD
https://framework.esc18.net/display/Webforms/ESC18-FW-Category.aspx?DT=G&LID=en
Notice of Procedural Safeguards
English
Spanish
Delayed or Denied Evaluations & Compensatory Services
https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/Comp_Services_One_Pager_Sept_2021_ACC.pdf
Resources on Special Education in Texas
The documents linked here have been created as general resources for families on Dyslexia and MTSS. Available in both English and Spanish.
https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/special-education/resources
Notice of Procedural Safeguards
The Notice of Procedural Safeguards explains the rights and responsibilities of parents under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Parents must be provided this document once a year and with the following circumstances:
- Upon initial referral or on request for evaluation;
- Upon the first occurrence of the filing of a due process hearing complaint or special education complaint during a school year;
- Upon a disciplinary change of placement; or
- Upon a request by a parent.
https://childfindtx.tea.texas.gov/ARD_safeguards.html
Senate Bill 139 Notice to Families
Delayed or Denied Evaluations & Compensatory Services
Notice to Families - English Version
Notice to Families - Spanish Version
Transition Guide - English & Spanish
Click for resources that have been created by the Student-Centered Transitions Network (SCTN) to assist educators with implementing quality transition services for students with disabilities. Available here in English and Spanish.
https://www.texastransition.org/apps/pages/texas-transition-and-employment-guide
Dyslexia Handbook
Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders
click here to download 2021 Dyslexia Handbook - Important Changes for Families (English) (Spanish)
Notice of Procedural Safeguards (English) (Spanish)