Scope of this page: This page collects every hub resource with a bilingual or Spanish-language dimension — from EB evaluation tools and language difference/disorder references, to Spanish intake forms, FBA questionnaires, and official TEA documents in Spanish. Tools are grouped by phase of work. Each card links directly to the full tool. For the procedural EB evaluation checklist, start with the EB / Bilingual Evaluation Checklist.
EB / Bilingual Assessment
Clinical references, procedural checklists, and battery guidance for evaluating emergent bilingual students — from pre-eval through eligibility
🔑 Start Here
EB · Checklist
EB / Bilingual Evaluation Checklist
→ Run this checklist on every EB evaluation
Active procedural checklist — 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.
Bilingual / EB
Bilingual / EB Assessment Guide
→ Battery selection, dominance, FIE documentation
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.
Reference
Language Difference vs. Disorder
→ Ruling in or ruling out DLD/SLI in EB students
Clinical reference for differentiating language difference from language 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 models.
🔬 Assessment Tools with EB / Bilingual Applications
Reference
KABC-II Reference
Luria vs. CHC model selection, Nonverbal Index (NVI) for EB students when language-reduced administration is indicated. Subtest descriptions, composite membership, and score interpretation. Preferred cognitive battery for many EB evaluations.
Reference
TAPS-3 & TAPS-4 Reference
Includes TAPS-3 Spanish (SBE) with full bilingual callouts for EB evaluations. Subtest descriptions, composite membership, age ranges. Filter to Spanish-normed subtests only.
Reference
Dyslexia Clinical Reference
Includes a dedicated EB section covering cross-linguistic dyslexia indicators, Spanish phonological assessment, TELPAS considerations, and FIE documentation for EB dyslexia identification. Required reading for any EB dyslexia eval.
Reference
Score Interpretation Reference
Includes Batería IV score interpretation tables alongside English battery equivalents. Score ranges, descriptors, and validity caution language for cross-linguistic score comparison.
Data Review
Multiple Sources of Data Worksheet
Pre-evaluation intake form with dedicated fields for TELPAS data, language proficiency context, home language use, and EB exclusionary factor documentation. Use before every EB evaluation to organize all data sources systematically.
Intake & Communication — Español
Spanish-language forms and tools for gathering family input and communicating with Spanish-speaking families through the evaluation process
↓ FIE · Padres
Formulario de Aportación de los Padres — FIE
→ Spanish parent input form — send before evaluation
Versión en español del formulario de aportación. Cubre historial de desarrollo, salud, comportamiento, historial académico, y escalas de calificación. Completable en el navegador, se imprime en PDF. Usar junto con el formulario en inglés o en su lugar según la preferencia de la familia.
↓ FIE · Parent
Parent Input Form — FIE (English)
English version of the parent input form — developmental history, health, behavior, academic history, and rating scales. For bilingual families, consider sending both versions and accepting whichever the family completes.
EN / ES
Parent Email Generator
→ Generates consent and results emails in English or Spanish
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.
↓ EFC · Padres · ES
Cuestionario para Padres — EFC (Español)
Versión en español del cuestionario de padres para la evaluación funcional de conducta (EFC). Recopila perspectiva familiar sobre fortalezas, intereses, comportamientos de preocupación, factores desencadenantes, estrategias de calma, y autorregulación.
Family Resources — Español
Official TEA documents in Spanish and bilingual support organizations for families navigating the special education process
📄 Official TEA Documents — Español
↓ Rights · Spanish
Garantías Procesales — Español
Aviso oficial de enero 2025 de la TEA sobre los derechos de los padres bajo IDEA. Cubre consentimiento, acceso a registros, derechos de evaluación independiente (IEE), disciplina, y procedimientos de queja. Requerido por ley — entregar con el primer aviso o consentimiento.
↓ Rights · English
Procedural Safeguards Notice — English
TEA's official January 2025 notice of parental rights under IDEA — English version. For bilingual families, provide both the English and Spanish versions together.
↓ 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, servicios, y revisión anual. Lenguaje simple y accesible para familias.
🤝 Bilingual 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 in English and Spanish. Texas-specific and parent-facing — appropriate to share directly with families.
🔗 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. Good for families wanting accessible explanations of their child's evaluation results.