National Association of School Psychologists
https://www.nasponline.org/
Extensive information on the academic, social, emotional and behavioral development and well being of children in schools.
Wrightslaw
www.wrightslaw.com
Accurate, up-to-date information about special education law and effective advocacy for children with disabilities.
ED.gov
http://idea.ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education, IDEA website containing federal law related to special education
Council for Exceptional Children
www.cec.sped.org
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.
Office Of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html
OSEP is dedicated to improving educational results for people with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts. OSEP administers the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Learning Disabilities Association of America
https://www.ldaamerica.org
Information, resources, and support to families about learning disabilities.
Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html
Section 504 Law related to non-discrimination procedures and requirements for individuals with disabilities in the school setting.
Legal Framework for the Child-Centered Process (Special Education)
www.esc18.net
Summarizes state and federal requirements for special education by topic with specific information regarding Texas regulations.
Disability Rights Texas
https://www.disabilityrightstx.org/en/home/
Non-profit agency for parents in Texas that provides resources and services.
The Arc of Texas
www.thearcoftexas.org
Non-profit organization that provides resources for parents of individuals with disabilities.
Partners Resource Network
www.PartnersTX.org
409-898-4684
800-866-4726 (Texas Parents only)
Parent Training and Information Projects (PTI) for Texas with regional coordinators. Provides information and training on Special Education and disability topics.
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
https://tea.texas.gov/
Responsible for oversight of all Texas schools; links to all the Regional Educational Service Centers’ websites.
https://www.nasponline.org/
Extensive information on the academic, social, emotional and behavioral development and well being of children in schools.
Wrightslaw
www.wrightslaw.com
Accurate, up-to-date information about special education law and effective advocacy for children with disabilities.
ED.gov
http://idea.ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education, IDEA website containing federal law related to special education
Council for Exceptional Children
www.cec.sped.org
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.
Office Of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html
OSEP is dedicated to improving educational results for people with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts. OSEP administers the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Learning Disabilities Association of America
https://www.ldaamerica.org
Information, resources, and support to families about learning disabilities.
Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html
Section 504 Law related to non-discrimination procedures and requirements for individuals with disabilities in the school setting.
Legal Framework for the Child-Centered Process (Special Education)
www.esc18.net
Summarizes state and federal requirements for special education by topic with specific information regarding Texas regulations.
Disability Rights Texas
https://www.disabilityrightstx.org/en/home/
Non-profit agency for parents in Texas that provides resources and services.
The Arc of Texas
www.thearcoftexas.org
Non-profit organization that provides resources for parents of individuals with disabilities.
Partners Resource Network
www.PartnersTX.org
409-898-4684
800-866-4726 (Texas Parents only)
Parent Training and Information Projects (PTI) for Texas with regional coordinators. Provides information and training on Special Education and disability topics.
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
https://tea.texas.gov/
Responsible for oversight of all Texas schools; links to all the Regional Educational Service Centers’ websites.