Special Education Resources

 

Legal Frameworks that are divided by topic and offer legal information in all areas of special education from Child Find to the provision of services to funding: https://fw.escapps.net/Display_Portal/frameworks

 

Updates that indicate revisions made to frameworks or publications along with the change document: https://fw.escapps.net/Display_Portal/updates 

 

Website for Texas families and parents of children with disabilities: https://www.navigatelifetexas.org/en

 

Texas Education Agency Website: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/special-education/programs-and-services/special-education-funding/special-education-in-texas-a-z-index

 

 

Special Education or IEP-Related Questions?
The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) works collaboratively with stakeholders to provide resources and facilitate collaboration that supports the development and delivery of services to children with disabilities in our state.
Phone: 1-855-SPEDTEX (1-855-773-3839)
Website: www.spedtex.org

 

 

Public Notice: Destruction of Special Education Records

Special Education records which have been collected by Arp-Troup SSA related to the identification, educational placement, or the provision of Special Education services in the district, must be maintained under state and federal law for a period of seven years after the cessation of Special Education services. Special Education services cease when the student no longer is eligible for services, graduates, no longer meets age eligibility requirements, or moves from the district. After seven years, the records are no longer useful to the district but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for Social Security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc.  The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request the records in writing, via email, or in person at the following address: