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Special Education in Texas. Together, we are committed to high expectations and strong systems that achieve equitable outcomes for every student with a disability.
The Local Education Agency is responsible for ensuring students placed in or referred to nonpublic schools are provided with special education and related services that meet federal and state special education program requirements under 19 Texas Administrative Code §89.1092 (for nonpublic residential placements), and 19 TAC §89.1094 (for ...
Explore special education under IDEA, free in public schools, tailored for unique needs. Resources to understand your child's disability, rights under IDEA, and promote collaboration for effective services to children with disabilities in our state.
Special education is available because of a federal law called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which provides students with disabilities and their parents special legal rights to receive these individualized learning opportunities. Special education is a service, not a place.
Our master’s and doctoral programs inspire students as advocates for special education. Our students engage in coursework led by experts in the field, and innovative research aimed at improving the lives of individuals with disabilities.
We offer both undergraduate and graduate programs, and our students study topics such as supporting bilingual students with disabilities, math and reading interventions, design and evaluation of assistive technology, educating students with autism spectrum disorders and the transition and post-school employment for people with disabilities.
The online master’s degree in Special Education is intended for individuals with a solid background in education, behavior, disability, or related fields. A teaching certificate is not required, but teaching or clinical experience working with individuals with disabilities is highly desirable.
If a child is eligible for special education services, the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee is required to develop an individualized education program (IEP) that is designed to address your child’s unique education needs that result from his or her disability.
Families: Special Education or IEP-Related Questions? Phone: 1-855-SPEDTEX (1-855-773-3839) View Resources for Families
Learn more about the essential components of an individualized education program for children eligible for special education services.