State Resources 

                                                                                                 

Legal Framework

http://framework.esc18.net/

 

This framework is a template in electronic format that summarizes state and federal requirements for special education by topic. The development, production and on going on-line maintenance of the framework is coordinated through statewide stakeholder input. This TEA project is under the leadership of Region 18Education Service Center with the support and staff participation from each of the other regional ESC's.

 

Transition in Texas: Statewide High School Transition Network

http://www.transitionintexas.org/

 

As the state lead for Secondary Transition Services, Education Service Center Region XI facilitates the coordination of the 20 regional Education Service Center transition specialists' activities in an effort to meet the needs of high school students receiving special education services across the state of Texas.

 

Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities

http://www.txddc.state.tx.us/

 

Council dedicated to ensure all individuals with developmental disabilities in the state of Texas have the opportunity to become active and valued members of society.

 

Texas Project First

 http://www.texasprojectfirst.org/

 

In coordination with the Texas Education Agency, this website provides parents with the most accurate and consistent information about Special Education in Texas.

http://www.shsu.edu/centers/garrettcenter/educators/manager/