Parent Resources

ARD Resources

Region 20 Education Resource Center - Re-education service agencies within Texas that assist school districts and charter schools in improving student performance and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of school operations.
Helpful Acronyms and Terms - Information about the different programs, acronyms and terminology used in Special Education.
Texas Education Agency - Information about the state curriculum.
ESC 18 Legal Frameworks Page - The Legal Framework for the Child-Centered Process is a template in an electronic format that summarizes state and federal requirements for special education by topic.

Overview of IEP Tip Sheet

Useful Links and Other Information

Texas Project FIRST - Created by parents, for parents...this web site is a project of the Texas Education Agency and is committed to providing accurate and consistent information to parents & families of students with disabilities.
Not My Kid - A non-profit organization dedicated to helping parents get educated about youth behavioral issues including substance abuse, ADHD, lying and depression.
Texas Education Agency Division of Special Education Resources for Parents
Texas Parent to Parent resource
Partners Resource Network empowering parents through education
The ARC of Texas manual for parents and students about special education services in Texas
Down Syndrome Association of Texas informational web site

ARC of San Antonio Community Resource Guide - Offers resources for people with developmental disabilities and their families.