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Let's Get Our Kiddos Talking! What to Look For...

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For families with students in pre-k, ECSE, and elementary
This support group will meet monthly on the 4th Monday of the month.

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Support Group for Families with PreK/Elementary kids with disabilities

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Private Support group for families who have children in Pre K or Elementary School - Meeting fourth Monday of month

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Supplemental Special Education Services from Covid Closures

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Supplemental Special Education Services from Covid Closures

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Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) are on-line accounts made available to eligible parents of students with disabilities that have been impacted by COVID-19 school closures. Families of students with eligible disabilities can use the on-line accounts to obtain goods and services up to a specific dollar amount that supplement what otherwise happens in school to help their child make more educational progress.

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Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) are $1,500 one-time on-line grants for eligible parents/caregivers of eligible students served by special education that have been impacted by COVID-19 school closures.

Families of eligible students can use the on-line accounts to obtain educational materials and resources and/or services such as additional speech therapy or other specific services.

Frequently Asked Questions
If you have applied and want to follow up on the decision that you received, please contact us at ssesinfo@tea.texas.gov or you can call SPEDTex at 1-855-773-3839.

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Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES)

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Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) are $1,500 one-time on-line grants for eligible parents/caregivers of eligible students served by special education that have been impacted by COVID-19 school closures. Families of eligible students can use the on-line accounts to obtain educational materials and resources and/or services such as additional speech therapy or other specific services.

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TUESADY 11/10 9:30 AM HISD Virtual Autism Services Meeting for Parents  

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TUESADY 11/10 9:30 AM HISD Virtual Autism Services Meeting for Parents  

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The Office of Special Education Services will host an opportunity for parents to receive information and recommendations on reconnecting safely and returning strong, as well as to learn strategies on implementing a virtual setting for academic success.
There will also be members from the HISD Autism team in the meeting to answer questions and provide information on how parents can support their child at home.

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HISD Special Education Fall Virtual Parent Summit Registration Form

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The Office of Special Education Services' Virtual Parent Summit is scheduled for December 12, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. If you have any questions regarding registration or the summit, please contact: Lashondra Jackson ljacks34@houstonisd.org 713-556-7042 Thank you!

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Coaching for Caregivers of Children with Autism 

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Coaching for Caregivers of Children with Autism 

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Unlimited Access Code for free AT Online Professional Development from ATIA for all education, support staff, and parents serving students in Texas.
NEW Code for 9/1/23 - 8/31/24: PD24INCLUSIONTX

The Inclusion in Texas Network is pleased to announce the partnership with the Assistive Technology Industry Association to offer UNLIMITED access to ATIA online courses for all education, support staff, and parents serving students across Texas.

These online education programs include live and recorded versions by national experts on a variety of topics across the spectrum of the assistive technology industry sectors. Online courses are 60 and 90 minutes in length. Complimentary CEUs are available for completion of these programs.

New/Updated in August 2023! Connect for Success Learning Pathways

The Texas Education Agency, along with the Inclusion in Texas State Initiative, offers these bundle of trainings to help educators, related service providers and parents access courses that have been selected to meet their professional development needs. All pathways may be accessed at no fee with the PD24INCLUSIONTX code.

New in August 2023! Develop a Deeper Understanding - AT Solutions

All bundles may be accessed at no fee with the PD24INCLUSIONTX code.

How Does It Work?

Please watch this brief demo on how to navigate the ATIA Learning Center and purchase a course with the access code: PD24INCLUSIONTX

All education and support staff serving students in Texas can use the Inclusion in Texas Access Code to register for online courses.

Complete the Sign Up form with all of your information, including full name and email address. If you are an ASHA member and want to obtain ASHA CEUs, please include your ASHA membership number in your profile. If you already created a profile, sign in using your username and password.
Step 2: View the Learning Catalog to Select Online Courses
Browse the Learning Catalog for a complete list of available live and recorded courses. You can filter courses in the catalog by CEU type, experience level, ATIA strand, and target audience/profession.

To learn more about a course, click on its listing in the catalog. Read about the course description, learning objectives, speaker bios, and available CEUs.

Add the course to your cart, then click on your cart to purchase and check out. Once in the cart, enter your subscription code in the promo code box and click apply. This will bring your balance to $0.00. Complete the purchase process.

*Open to all education, support staff, and parents serving students in Texas. Access code valid through 8/31/24.

Note: This code cannot be used to purchase any in-person or virtual event registration packages that are part of the ATIA 2024 event.

Contact Information

Questions about Inclusion in Texas Network? Contact Bianca Cole at bianca.cole@esc20.net.

Questions about the ATIA Learning Center, a course, or online registration? Contact LearningCenter@atia.org.

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Inclusion in Texas Online Course Subscription Webpage - Assistive Technology Industry Association

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The Inclusion in Texas and TEA - ATIA Online Course Program Portal Unlimited Access Code for free AT Online Professional Development from ATIA for all education, support staff, and parents serving students in Texas. NEW Code for 9/1/23 - 8/31/24: PD24INCLUSIONTX The Inclusion in Texas Network is pleased to announce the partnership with ...

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The OFFICE OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS is excited to launch the Parent Lab series! Our main goal is to establish a system-wide approach to equip parents with knowledge, tools and resources to foster high levels of academic engagement and success. Missed a live session? Don't worry, you can watch the recorded sessions any time.

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The primary responsibility of the Office of Special Populations is to provide quality programs and services to diverse groups of students that promote equity, success, and contribute to preparing students who are members of special populations for college and or careers.

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Houston ISD Office of Special Education Services

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Houston ISD Office of Special Education Services

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The Office of Special Education Services supports students with disabilities in gaining college and career readiness, and independent living skills through active engagement in grade level curriculum.

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The Office of Special Education Services supports students with disabilities in gaining college and career readiness, and independent living skills through active engagement in grade level curriculum.

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Families, Information, Resources, Support & Training

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Resources for parents of children from birth to age five.

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A guide for Texas parents and caregivers of children with diagnosed or suspected disabilities from birth through 5 years of age.
You are not alone. We can help.

We can guide you to information to help you and your child with a disability. First, select your child's age.

Not sure where to go or what to do about it? These articles can help.

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Home | Parent Companion | For parents of children with disabilities in Texas

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A guide for Texas parents and caregivers of children with diagnosed or suspected disabilities from birth through 5 years of age. You are not alone. We can help. We can guide you to information to help you and your child with a disability. First, select your child's age.