Referral & Intake
Forms, emails, and tools for when a referral lands — student and family input, pre-eval checklists, and initial communication
📋 Pre-Referral & Data Review
Data Review
Pre-Evaluation Data Worksheet
Pre-evaluation data synthesis form for MTSS teams and diagnosticians. Covers student background, retention, health, dyslexia status, 504, accommodations tried, EL/TELPAS data, STAAR results, screener data, RTI/MTSS interventions, teacher MTSS input, exclusionary factors, eligibility considerations, working hypothesis, assessment planning, and work sample uploads. Fills in browser and prints to landscape PDF.
Consent · Checklist
Evaluation Consent & Notice Checklist
At-a-glance reference for what to send — and what comes back — for each evaluation type: Initial (consent, safeguards receipt, overview of sped), REED, Full Re-evaluation, and Special Request (mid-cycle, new area). Each document includes a note on timing, what gets returned, and the legal citation. Printable.
Age
Chronological Age Calculator
Enter DOB and evaluation date to get exact age in years and months. Includes age at each test administration, FIE report phrase, and decimal age.
Timeline
ARD / IEP Timeline Tracker
→ Enter a trigger date, get all Texas IDEA deadlines auto-calculated
Enter a trigger date to auto-calculate all Texas IDEA evaluation and ARD deadlines. Covers initial eval, re-evaluation, annual review, and transfer students.
Observation
Classroom Observation Form
Structured FIE observation covering student setting, behavioral checklist (strengths + concerns), academic observations across reading, writing, math, and oral language, accommodations in use, and evaluator notes. Auto-saves in browser.
👨👩👧 Parent & Family Input
↓ FIE · Parent
Parent Input Form — FIE
Comprehensive parent input covering developmental history, health, behavior, academic history, and rating scales for communication, adaptive, and academic skills.
↓ FIE · Padres
Formulario de Aportación de los Padres — FIE
Versión en español del formulario de aportación. Cubre historial de desarrollo, salud, comportamiento, historial académico y escalas de calificación para comunicación, conducta adaptativa y habilidades académicas.
↓ FIE · Teacher
Classroom Teacher Input Form — FIE
Teacher observations including interventions, accommodations, learning style, and rating scales for communication, social-emotional, academic, and writing skills.
↓ Interview
Student Interview Form
Gather student perspective on school experience, triggers, calming strategies, and what they wish teachers knew.
✦ Interactive
Parent Email Generator
Generates ready-to-send parent emails in English or Spanish — for evaluation consent (with parent input form link) or sharing completed evaluation results. Fills in student name, pronouns, eval type, eligibility determination, and meeting time options.
📊 Caseload Management
Guide
Caseload Tracker — How to Use
Step-by-step setup guide, full column reference for all 45 fields, color-coding key, dropdown value reference, abbreviation glossary, and best practice tips for maintaining the tracker.
↓ Caseload · Excel
Evaluation Caseload Tracker
Comprehensive Excel workbook tracking your full evaluation caseload — student info, dates, EB status, eval team, data collection checklist, assessment progress, and compliance steps. Auto-calculates age. Color-codes rows by due date urgency. Campus filter tabs update automatically.
Team · Tracking
Evaluation Coordination Tracker
Google Sheets tracker for multi-disciplinary evaluation teams. Assign domains to evaluators, track To Do / In Progress / Completed status, and flag EB-specific OL-first sequencing. Includes Early Childhood play-based eval section. Click to save your own copy — then share via Google Drive so all team members can update their rows in real time.
Labels · Print
Folder Tab Label Maker
Import your Evaluation Caseload Tracker as a CSV and print adhesive file folder labels in one click. Auto-maps your caseload columns — name, campus, grade, teacher, EB status, and eval due date. Formatted for Avery 5366 (30/sheet). Student data never leaves your browser.
SLD Suite
Identification frameworks, reading/dyslexia, writing/dysgraphia, and math/dyscalculia — all SLD resources in one place
📖 Identification Frameworks
SLD Approaches
SLD Identification Approaches
Compares XBA, PSW, C-SEP, and RTI/MTSS frameworks for SLD identification — Texas TAC applicability, required steps, strengths/limitations, and tools. Includes a Written Expression & Dysgraphia tab covering the three eligibility pathways (SLD-WE, OHI-ADHD, SLD-OE) and the Simple View of Writing framework.
Framework Reference
SLD Framework Application Reference
→ XBA · PSW · C-SEP · RTI — WJ-V & WISC-V cluster mapping
Practitioner-level cluster application guide for all four SLD frameworks. Shows which WJ-V and WISC-V clusters map to each CHC broad ability (XBA), cognitive–achievement correspondence tables for processing weaknesses (PSW), reference point and achievement cluster selection for concordance-discordance analysis (C-SEP), and required documentation components with score data roles (RTI/MTSS).
Domain Reference
SLD Domain Reference
Quick reference for the eight SLD eligibility domains under IDEA and Texas TAC — definitions, CHC ability links, key assessment indicators, and FIE language for each domain.
Clinical References
SLD Clinical References
Research and clinical support for SLD identification — processing deficit evidence base, CHC theory foundations, and key references supporting each framework and domain.
Score Reference
Score Classification Quick Reference
One-page cross-score-type classification table — Standard Scores, Scaled Scores, T-Scores, Percentile Ranks, z-scores, and Stanines aligned across all classification bands from Extremely Low to Very Superior. Printable single page.
🔤 Reading / Dyslexia
Battery Guide
Reading Battery Guide
Assessment selection guide for reading and phonological evaluations — CTOPP-2, TOWRE-2, GORT-5, WRMT-III, and supplemental tools mapped to CHC abilities, dyslexia indicator patterns, and SLD domain coverage.
Clinical Reference
Dyslexia Clinical Reference
Texas-specific dyslexia identification reference — characteristics, assessment indicators, the dyslexia persistence rule for reevals, IDEA SLD eligibility pathways, and comorbidity patterns.
Decision Guide
Dyslexia Identified — IDEA vs. 504 Decision Guide
Structured decision guide for routing a student with identified dyslexia to IDEA special education eligibility versus Section 504 — adverse effect analysis, FAPE considerations, and eligibility pathway logic.
✍️ Writing / Dysgraphia
Clinical Reference
Dysgraphia Clinical Reference
Clinical reference for dysgraphia identification — Simple View of Writing framework, orthographic and graphomotor subtypes, the three Texas eligibility pathways (SLD-WE, OHI-ADHD, SLD-OE), and comorbidity with dyslexia.
Screener
Dysgraphia Writing Screener & Rubrics
Examiner-administered screener for handwriting and written expression — legibility rubrics, speed/fluency observation, orthographic and graphomotor indicators, and scoring guide.
↓ Teacher Form
Dysgraphia Teacher Input Form — Elementary
Teacher-completed input form for dysgraphia evaluation — classroom handwriting observations, written expression concerns, speed/legibility ratings, and avoidance patterns.
🧮 Math / Dyscalculia
Clinical Reference
Dyscalculia Clinical Reference
Clinical reference for math learning disability — number sense deficits, CHC Gq ability indicators, SLD-Math Calculation and Math Problem Solving pathways, and assessment interpretation guidance.
Assessment & Scoring
Battery references, score lookups, and profile tools — for use during and immediately after testing
📊 Score Tools
Score Analysis
Score Profile Builder
Enter scores from any battery — WJ-V, WISC-V, CTOPP-2, WIAT-IV, and more. Builds a unified visual profile, highlights strengths and weaknesses, and analyzes cross-battery patterns including cognitive-academic discrepancies and phonological processing deficits.
Scoring
Score Interpretation Reference
→ Look up score ranges, descriptors, and battery-specific interpretation rules
Classification tables, parent-friendly language, and ARD framing for standard scores, scaled scores, and T-scores. Battery quick reference cards (WJ-V, WISC-V, KABC-II, CTOPP-2, TOC-2, Conners-4, ABAS-3, WIAT-IV/KTEA-3), cross-informant T-score patterns, and the Five Bar Questions framework.
Reference
WJ-V Battery Reference — COG, ACH & OL
Interactive reference for all 60 WJ-V subtests and 47 clusters organized by CHC theory. Filter by battery (ACH / COG / OL), test level, and G factor. Includes task descriptions, composite membership, and cluster structure for ability-achievement comparison.
🧠 Cognitive Batteries
Reference
WISC-V Subtest Reference
Tabbed reference for all WISC-V index and subtest scores. Covers score ranges, CHC classifications, core vs. supplemental flags, classroom impact of low scores, dyslexia-relevant subtests, and GAI, CPI, NVI composite guidance.
Reference
KABC-II Reference
Luria vs. CHC model selection (MPI vs. FCI), NVI for EB students, all five scales with subtest descriptions, CHC classifications, and classroom impact notes. Includes FIE documentation language for model selection rationale and SLD identification guidance.
Reference
WPPSI-IV Reference
Preschool cognitive battery reference (Ages 2:6–7:7). Covers both age bands, available composites by age, and all subtests with task descriptions and impact notes. Critical note: WMI measures visual working memory — not auditory — a key interpretive distinction from the WISC-V.
Reference
CLD Cognitive Battery Guide
Which cognitive battery for CLD and emergent bilingual students? Selection matrix covering KABC-II, Batería IV COG, WISC-V, WPPSI-IV, and WJ-V across language profile, age, evaluation purpose, and Gc exposure. Includes FIE documentation guidance and key factors reference.
📚 Academic Achievement
Reference
Achievement Battery Guide
Which achievement battery for which situation? Selection matrix for WIAT-IV, KTEA-3, WJ-V ACH, and Batería IV ACH across reading, writing, math, oral language, and EB evaluation scenarios. Covers built-in features, cognitive battery pairing, age range, and FIE documentation guidance.
Comparison
WIAT-IV vs. KTEA-3 — Subtest Detail
Deep-dive subtest-level comparison of WIAT-IV and KTEA-3 across reading, writing, math, and oral language. Covers built-in error analysis (KTEA-3), phonological processing, written expression detail (WIAT-IV), when to choose each, and cognitive battery pairing.
Assessment Guide
Assessment Tool Comparison — Reading, Writing & Math
Interactive guide comparing 20+ assessment tools across Reading, Writing, and Math. Domain coverage matrix, tool profiles, age/grade guide, clinical guidance for initial vs. intervention evals, and CHC framework.
🔤 Reading & Phonological
Reference
Reading Battery Guide
Which battery for which situation? Decision guide and subtest explorer for CTOPP-2, TOWRE-2, GORT-5, and TOC-2. Includes score pattern decoder, clinical scenarios, and task descriptions for all 25 subtests.
Reference
TAPS-3 & TAPS-4 Reference
Interactive reference for TAPS-3 and TAPS-4 subtests — task descriptions, composite membership, and age ranges. Includes TAPS-3 Spanish with full bilingual callouts for EB evaluations. Filter by version, domain, or Spanish-normed subtests only.
Reference
Dyslexia Clinical Reference
Texas dyslexia identification reference: Figure 4.1 three-question framework, three phonological processing deficits (PA, PM, RAN), Simple View of Reading, spelling error analysis, oral language comparison, reeval persistence rule (scores ≥85 = intervention success), and ADHD/dyslexia co-occurrence differentiation.
✍️ Writing & Math
Reference
Dysgraphia Clinical Reference
Texas dysgraphia identification reference: Figure 5.3 three-question framework, graphomotor vs. orthographic pathways, the copy-vs-dictation clinical move, alphabet fluency interpretation, spelling error analysis, WM cognitive load cascade, and assessment tools by pathway.
Writing Screener
Dysgraphia Writing Screener & Rubrics
Examiner form for the full dysgraphia screener — writing checklist, 7 screener tasks (alphabet, sentence copy, dictation, writing prompt, spelling, number sequence) with grade-filtered sentences and auto-calculating WPM, graphomotor observational notes, and three scoring rubrics.
Teacher Input
Dysgraphia Teacher Input Form — Elementary
Fillable teacher input form for dysgraphia assessment. Covers handwriting characteristics (memory, orientation, placement, size, sequence, spacing, control, self-correction), written composition observations by grade band, spelling patterns, and task demands (copying, dictation, composition) with independent and accommodated performance columns. © L. Dowdy 2023.
Reference
Dyscalculia Clinical Reference
Texas dyscalculia identification reference: Schreuder TEDA 2026 five-domain framework (automaticity, calculation, number sense, reasoning, cognitive factors), KeyMath-3 structure, math anxiety differentiation with mAMAS, WISC-V cognitive subtests relevant to math, and a differential profile table across dyscalculia, math anxiety, ADHD, DLD, ID, and inadequate instruction.
🎯 Behavior & Adaptive
Reference
Behavior Rating Scale Guide
Which scale for OHI, ED, or AU? Selection matrix and reference for Conners-4, ADDES-5, BASC-3/4, BRIEF-2, SRS-2, SAED-3, ASRS, and Vanderbilt. Covers T-score interpretation, cross-informant analysis, eligibility documentation rules, and key factors by referral type.
Reference
ADHD Rating Scale Reference
→ Conners-4 deep-dive · ADDES-5 vs Conners-4 comparison
Conners-4 reference (composites, T-score interpretation, subscale profiles, OHI documentation guidance) plus full ADDES-5 vs Conners-4 comparison — structure, when to use each, cross-informant pattern analysis, and FIE language for elevated, setting-specific, and non-significant findings.
Reference
Adaptive Behavior Reference
→ ABAS-3 · Vineland-3 · Side-by-side comparison
Three adaptive behavior tools unified: ABAS-3 reference (GAC, Conceptual/Social/Practical domains, ID eligibility thresholds, FIE language), Vineland-3 reference (domain/subdomain structure, ID & AU thresholds, FIE language models), and a full side-by-side comparison covering when to use each, domain mapping, score discrepancies, and documentation guidance.
👶 Early Childhood
Guide
Early Childhood Evaluation Guide
EC evaluation reference for ages birth–9. Covers ECI→ECSE transition, battery selection by age and domain (WPPSI-IV, KABC-II, DAYC-2, PLS-5, Vineland-3), DD eligibility criteria, AU/SLI/ID considerations in early childhood, bilingual EC guidance, and FIE narrative language for DD, AU, and the age-9 sunset re-evaluation.
Reference
BBCS-4:R — Bracken Basic Concept Scale
Receptive concept knowledge reference for ages 3:0–7:11. Covers all 10 subtest categories (SRS subtests 1–6 + TC extension subtests 7–10), Receptive SRC and TC composites, BBCS-4:R descriptive classifications, SLI/DLD and DD eligibility use, Spanish criterion-referenced form, growth scale values, and FIE language models including EB contextualization. No verbal response required.
🌐 EB Navigator
Bilingual / EB
Bilingual / EB Assessment Guide
Pre-evaluation checklist, language dominance determination, instrument selection (Batería vs. English WJ-V vs. KABC-II), score validity cautions, and FIE documentation language for emergent bilingual students. Includes BESA overview and §89.1040 ruling-out requirements. 🧮 Built-in CLI calculator — enter RPI scores to determine dominance and auto-generate the FIE evaluator responsibility breakdown.
EB · Checklist
EB / Bilingual Evaluation Checklist
Active procedural checklist for evaluating emergent bilingual students — 6 phases covering LPAC involvement, cumulative data sources, instrument selection, cross-linguistic score interpretation, dyslexia identification criteria, and FIE documentation requirements. Checks persist across sessions. Includes TAC, IDEA, and Handbook citations on each item.
Reference
Language Difference vs. Disorder
Differentiating language difference from disorder (DLD/SLI) in EB evaluations. Covers the Stanley TEDA 2026 indicator framework, cross-linguistic score interpretation, WMLS-R CLI analysis, dynamic assessment, diagnostician vs. SLP role delineation, and FIE language for both difference and disorder conclusions.
Neuropsychological & Supplemental
School psychologist batteries and supplemental neuropsychological tools — used collaboratively for Autism, ED, and complex cognitive profiles
🤝
Growing in collaboration with school psych partners — AU, ED, and BRIEF-2 references are live. Additional tools are in development.
Reference
AU Evaluation Reference
Texas AU eligibility reference: DSM-5 Criteria A/B mapped to TAC §89.1040, team roles, full battery suite (ADOS-2, MIGDAS-2, SRS-2, BASC-4, BRIEF-2, Vineland-3), score interpretation, cross-instrument convergence patterns, and FIE narrative language for eligibility, DNQ, and differential diagnosis.
Reference
ED Evaluation Reference
Texas ED eligibility reference: all five TAC §89.1040 characteristics with documentation guidance, full battery suite (BASC-4, RCMAS-2, CDI-2, MASC-2, BRIEF-2), cross-informant T-score patterns, differential diagnosis (ED vs. social maladjustment, SLD, AU, OHI), and FIE language for internalizing, externalizing, and mixed profiles.
Reference · School Psych
NEPSY-II Reference
Reference for the NEPSY-II (A Developmental Neuropsychological Assessment, 2nd Ed.). All six domains with full subtest descriptions, age ranges, score classification (Table 6.2: Above/At/Borderline/Below/Well Below Expected Level), interpretation hypotheses, and referral battery guide. Designed for school psych collaboration in AU, ED, OHI, and complex cognitive evaluations.
Reference
DP-4 — Developmental Profile 4
Five developmental scales (Physical, Adaptive Behavior, Social–Emotional, Cognitive, Communication), General Development Score, four rater forms including Spanish, score interpretation, DD and AU eligibility use, age equivalents, and FIE language models. Birth through age 21.
Reference
SRS-2 — Social Responsiveness Scale
Five subscales (Social Awareness, Cognition, Communication, Motivation, RRB), T-score severity classification (Within Normal Limits / Mild / Moderate / Severe), five forms including Spanish and adult self-report, cross-informant pattern analysis, masking and gender considerations, and FIE language models.
Reference
ASRS — Autism Spectrum Rating Scales
Multi-informant ASD rating scale (ages 2–18) by Goldstein & Naglieri. Covers all ASRS scales (Total, Social/Communication, Unusual Behaviors, Self-Regulation), DSM-5 Scale, nine Treatment Scales, Short Form for screening/progress monitoring, administration options, scorability rules, and report writing guidance. Spanish version and non-verbal scoring pathway available.
Reference
BRIEF-2 — Executive Function Reference
Reference for all 9 BRIEF-2 clinical scales, BRI/MI composites, GEC, and validity scales. Covers T-score interpretation, cross-informant analysis, the cognitive testing vs. BRIEF-2 divergence pattern, cross-disability profiles (ADHD, AU, ED, SLD, ID), and FIE language including the accommodation connection bridge.
Reference
Adaptive Behavior Reference
ABAS-3, Vineland-3, and side-by-side comparison — all in one tool. Covers domain and subdomain structure, v-scale and standard score interpretation, ID and AU eligibility thresholds, diagnostician vs. school psych scope, and FIE language models for both instruments.
🔬 In Development — School Psych Collaboration
🧠 BASC-4 late summer 2026
🔍 ADOS-2
📋 RCMAS-2 / CDI-2
🧸 Play-Based Evaluation
🎭 MIGDAS-2
😰 MASC-2
⚡ ADDES-5
👶 DAYC-2
Behavior & FBA
Data collection, observation tools, and FBA terminology reference for behavioral evaluation
FBA Reference
Behavior & FBA Terminology Reference
Concept-map reference for FBA process terms (ABC, MO, four functions), behavioral measurement, reinforcement/consequence concepts (2×2 matrix), BIP intervention terms (DRI, DRO, NCR, CICO), and ED/SLD differentiation — three relationship patterns, social maladjustment distinction, and the language-behavior connection.
Data Collection
FBA Data Collection
Two tools for gathering behavioral observation data during an FBA.
↓ FBA Forms
FBA Input Forms
Parent and teacher questionnaires for gathering FBA input. Open and print the forms you need.
Report Writing
Tools for drafting FIE narratives, clinical reasoning, and phrase banks
✦ Report Writing
FIE Data Entry & Narratives Generator
→ Enter scores, get AI-drafted narrative paragraphs ready to paste
Enter scores across 8 batteries and upload PDFs of score reports, REEDs, and teacher/parent input. Generates domain-by-domain FIE narratives — cognitive (CHC), academic, oral language, adaptive behavior, ADHD, impact statements, accommodations, and service delivery — with dyslexia/dysgraphia pattern detection and Texas eligibility frameworks. 🌐 New: generate each narrative in English + Spanish simultaneously for Spanish-speaking families.
✦ AI Generator
FIE Addendum Generator
Add assessments, correct factual errors, document pre-ARD updates, or supplement transfer evals. Scenario-aware: Adding SLD (with PSW model), Adding OHI/ADHD (Conners-4), Adding SLD + OHI, FBA/BIP, and more. AI drafts purpose, interpretation, and eligibility narratives server-side.
Eval Planning
REED → FIE Bridge
→ REED findings in, FIE scope and section checklist out
Enter your REED domain findings and Screen 11 determination answers. Instantly outputs which report_starter narrative sections are needed, which Frontline screens to complete, eligibility-triggered additions, and a recommended workflow — ready to work from at the start of each eval.
📖 Clinical Reference & Guides
SLD Approaches
SLD Identification Approaches
Compares XBA, PSW, C-SEP, and RTI/MTSS frameworks for SLD identification — Texas TAC applicability, required steps, strengths/limitations, and tools. Includes a Written Expression & Dysgraphia tab covering the three eligibility pathways (SLD-WE, OHI-ADHD, SLD-OE) and the Simple View of Writing framework.
Framework Reference
SLD Framework Application Reference
→ XBA · PSW · C-SEP · RTI — WJ-V & WISC-V cluster mapping
Practitioner-level cluster application guide for all four SLD frameworks. Shows which WJ-V and WISC-V clusters map to each CHC broad ability (XBA), cognitive–achievement correspondence tables for processing weaknesses (PSW), reference point and achievement cluster selection for concordance-discordance analysis (C-SEP), and required documentation components with score data roles (RTI/MTSS).
✦ Report Writing
Report Lab
→ Phrase Library · Score Patterns · PWN Language — all in one place
Three copy-ready language tools unified: searchable FIE phrase bank (58 phrases across Referral, Behavioral Obs, Eligibility & Impact, Recommendations), copy-ready paragraphs for 12 common score patterns (phonological deficits, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, cognitive discrepancy, ADHD, ID), and PWN paragraph stems for 7 hard scenarios with IDEA components pre-filled.
Eligibility & ARD
Criteria references, decision tools, timelines, law, accommodations, and post-ARD communication
Reference
Reevaluation Decision Tree
Structured reeval walkthrough: trigger, timing, REED, scope, and dismissal considerations. Covers the pivotal REED question, full vs. partial vs. targeted scope, dismissal prongs by eligibility category, and the dyslexia persistence rule at reeval. IDEA citations throughout.
Eligibility
Eligibility Suite
→ Quick Reference · Decision Support · Flowchart — all 13 categories
Three eligibility tools in one: searchable cheat sheet for all 13 Texas IDEA categories, full criteria checklists for SLD/ID/OHI with PSW/C-SEP frameworks and exclusionary factors, and an interactive step-by-step flowchart walking through any category's criteria with TAC citations and documentation prompts.
Clinical Reference
Data Integration & Pattern Seeking Reference
Building defensible evaluations through the C-SEP Review→Plan→Assess→Decide workflow. Covers four types of multiple data sources, pattern vs. profile distinction, chain of evidence technique, preponderance of data standard, and FIE language models. Aligned to TEA SLD Guidance (2025).
Decision Guide · New
Dyslexia Identified — IDEA vs. 504 Decision Guide
For when evaluation data support a dyslexia finding but the ARD committee determines SDI is not required. Covers the two-prong IDEA test, TEA TAA letter authority, 19 TAC §74.28 obligations that survive IDEA ineligibility, when the pathway is defensible vs. risky, procedural differences, and FIE documentation stems.
⚖️ Law, Policy & Accommodations
Law Reference
Texas Sped Law Quick Reference
Plain-English summaries with TAC and IDEA citations across 7 areas: evaluation timelines, eligibility criteria, ARD/IEP requirements, parent rights, dyslexia law, discipline rules, and EB/EL intersection. Searchable with yellow highlight.
Quick Reference
Texas Sped Abbreviations
→ Search 130+ Texas sped terms with definitions and legal context
Searchable reference for 100+ special education abbreviations used in Texas practice. Covers eligibility categories (including SI vs. SLI distinction), evaluation process, law and compliance, IEP/ARD terms, placement settings, assessment tools, related services, behavior/FBA, transition, and agencies. Organized into 10 categories with filter pills and keyword search.
Consent & Notice
Consent & Notice Reference
Scenario-based lookup for when consent is required vs. when notice is sufficient — initial eval, re-eval, IEE, records release, procedural safeguards delivery, placement, and dismissal. Includes terminology tab covering PWN, NOPE, FAPE, IEE, FERPA, REED, SOP, and more with citations.
Recommendations
Accommodations Bank
→ Filter by disability area or setting, copy accommodations language directly
25+ accommodations filterable by disability area (dyslexia, ADHD, ID, autism) and setting (reading, math, writing, testing). Useful for informing FIE recommendations and ARD discussion. Includes implementation examples for each.
Funding · New
Intensity of Services Funding Model
Diagnostician-facing orientation to Texas's new IEP-driven funding model (HB 2 / SB 568, effective SY 2026–27). Covers 8 intensity tiers, 5 domains, 4 scoring factors, 5 service groups, key PEIMS deadlines, and how strong FIE documentation supports accurate tier placement.
Transition
Transition Planning Reference
Texas transition requirements (age 14 trigger), age-appropriate transition assessments (TAGG, ABAS-3, career inventories, self-determination), adult agency linkages (TX VR, Pre-ETS, HHSC IDD, TWC), and the diagnostician's specific role in transition-age FIEs including functional performance language and SOP documentation.
↓ AT Guide · TEA
AT Consideration in the IEP/ARD Process
TEA's Texas 4-Step AT Consideration Model — a structured guide for ARD committees to evaluate assistive technology need for any student. Covers devices, services, documentation, and legal requirements under IDEA.
🏛️ TEA & External Resources
↓ Dyslexia · TEA 2024
The Dyslexia Handbook — 2024 Update (TEA)
SBOE's official handbook on dyslexia and related disorders. Covers definitions and characteristics, K–1 screening requirements, evaluation and identification procedures, evidence-based instruction components, and a full Chapter 5 on dysgraphia. Includes the TEA FAQ appendix.
🔗 TEA · Resource
TEA Special Education Support
Texas Education Agency's central hub for special education technical assistance — guidance documents, training modules, Child Find resources, evaluation guides, and policy updates. The primary TEA site for practitioners navigating state and federal requirements.
🔗 TEA · SPEDTEX
SPEDTEX — TEA Parent Resources
TEA's parent-facing special education resource site — plain-language guides on IEPs, ARD meetings, evaluation rights, procedural safeguards, and dispute resolution. Also hosts the Overview of Special Education for Parents form required at initial evaluation. Useful to share directly with families.
🔗 TEA · Guidance · PDF
TEA: Guidance for the Comprehensive Evaluation of SLD
TEA's official guidance document on conducting comprehensive evaluations for Specific Learning Disability — covering required evaluation components, exclusionary factors, eligibility documentation, and procedural requirements under IDEA and TAC §89.1040. Essential reference for SLD and dyslexia evaluations.
Parent Resources
Shareable resources for families — procedural safeguards, FIE process guides, and support organizations, in English and Spanish
📋 TEA Documents
↓ Rights · English
Procedural Safeguards Notice — English
TEA's official January 2025 notice of parental rights under IDEA. Covers consent, records access, IEE rights, discipline, confidentiality, and dispute resolution. Required to be provided at key points in the evaluation process.
↓ Rights · Spanish
Garantías Procesales — Español
Aviso oficial de enero 2025 de los derechos de los padres bajo IDEA. Cubre consentimiento, acceso a registros, derechos de evaluación independiente, disciplina, confidencialidad y resolución de disputas.
↓ ARD Guide · English
Parent's Guide to the ARD Process — English
TEA's January 2025 guide for parents covering the full ARD/IEP process — from referral and evaluation through eligibility, IEP development, placement, discipline, transition, and dispute resolution. Plain-language and parent-friendly.
↓ ARD Guide · Spanish
Guía Para Padres del Proceso de ARD — Español
Guía de enero 2025 de la TEA para padres sobre el proceso completo de ARD/IEP — desde referencia y evaluación hasta elegibilidad, desarrollo del IEP, colocación, disciplina, transición y resolución de disputas.
🤝 Advocacy & Support Organizations
🔗 Support · EN/ES
Partners Resource Network (PRN)
Free parent training and information for Texas families of children with disabilities. Provides IEP support, workshops, and advocacy help. Available in English and Spanish.
🔗 Legal · EN/ES
Disability Rights Texas
Free legal advocacy for Texans with disabilities. Assists families who have disputes with their school district regarding evaluations, eligibility, or services.
🔗 Guide · EN/ES
Understood.org — Parent Guide
Plain-language guides for parents on learning and thinking differences including dyslexia, ADHD, and written expression difficulties. Available in English and Spanish.
🔗 Advocacy · National
Learning Disabilities Association of America
National nonprofit supporting individuals with learning disabilities and ADHD. Offers parent resources, advocacy tools, research, and local chapter support. Useful for families seeking guidance beyond the school process.
🔗 Dyslexia · International
International Dyslexia Association
Leading organization for dyslexia research, advocacy, and education. Provides fact sheets, parent guides, structured literacy resources, and information on finding qualified evaluators and tutors. Excellent for families after a dyslexia identification.
🪢 Family Handouts
Handout · Printable
The Learning Ropes — Parent One-Pager
Visual one-pager explaining the Reading Rope, Writing Rope, and Math Rope for families. Shows the individual skill strands that build each ability and how they work together — in plain language a parent can understand. Print and share at ARD meetings or attach to the FIE.
Background, Resources & PD
Civil rights history, disability justice frameworks, research databases, professional organizations, and continuing education
History
The History of Special Education Law
A 150-year interactive timeline tracing civil rights law, disability activism, and federal legislation — from Reconstruction-era exclusion through IDEA, the ADA, and the present day. Covers PARC, Mills, Brown v. Board, Section 504, the eugenics era, Texas-specific history, and the ongoing work of equity in special education. Advocacy-informed with expandable narrative detail.
Reading List
Disability Rights Reading List
Curated books, organizations, films, podcasts, and key legal documents for practitioners who want to understand the civil rights and advocacy history behind the work. Covers foundational texts, disability justice frameworks, dyslexia science, parent advocacy, and landmark cases. Searchable and filterable by type.
🔗 Research & Law
Research & Legal Databases
Peer-reviewed research: ERIC (free, IES-hosted — the go-to for education research), Elsevier ScienceDirect, and the International Journal of Educational Research. Case law: Oyez (plain-language Supreme Court summaries — Rowley, Endrew F., Fry, and more), Cornell LII (full US Code and CFR), and govinfo (federal register and statutes).
🔗 PD & Orgs
Professional Development & Organizations
Key organizations and PD resources for Texas diagnosticians: TEDA (Texas Educational Diagnosticians' Association — annual conference, advocacy, ethics), TASP (Texas Association of School Psychologists), and TEA's ESC network for regional training. ESC regions vary — Region 10, 11, and 20 are particularly strong for sped and dyslexia PD.