In accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandate at 34 CFR §300.600, 34 CFR §300.600, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) must primarily focus its monitoring activities on improving educational results and functional outcomes for all children with disabilities and on ensuring that public agencies meet IDEA Part B program requirements. TEA must focus on those IDEA requirements most closely related to improving educational results for children with disabilities. In doing so, TEA must use the quantifiable and qualitative indicators necessary to adequately measure performance in priority areas, including the provision of a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment and child find.
TEA is committed to ensuring that every local education agency (LEA) in the state meets federal and state statutory requirements. As part of TEA’s corrective action response to requirements issued by the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), Essential Corrective Action 2.a. requires TEA to ensure that all LEAs distribute information to every enrolled student’s family regarding IDEA’s child find and FAPE requirements to inform them of their rights under IDEA and to provide the contact information to request an initial evaluation.
Texas Education Code (TEC) §26.0081(c) requires TEA to produce and provide LEAs a written explanation of the options and requirements for providing assistance to students who have learning difficulties or who need or may need special education. LEAs must provide the explanation each year to a parent of each student in the district by including the explanation in the student handbook or by another means.
Transition & Employment Designee (TED): Allison Mouser :: allison.mouser@mcdadeisd.net :: (512) 273-2522 EXT 1301
Designado de transición y empleo (TED): Allison Mouser :: allison.mouser@mcdadeisd.net :: (512) 273-2522 EXT 1301
The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) provides resources and interactive features for increasing family awareness of disabilities and special education processes, with the goal of improving partnerships between schools and families.
Contact information:
Phone: 1-855-773-3839
Email: inquire@spedtex.org
Live Chat: www.spedtex.org
ALLISON MOUSER
Director of Special Education / Dyslexia
allison.mouser@mcdadeisd.net
512-273-2522 EXT 1301
KELLY KYLE
Elementary Special Education Teacher & District Dyslexia Teacher
kelly.kyle@mcdadeisd.net
512-273-+2522 EXT 1311
LOGAN KUBIAK
Secondary Special Education Teacher
logan.kubiak@mcdadeisd.net
512-273-2522 EXT 1000
Any Baby Can
Phone: (512) 476-7044
Respite, parent-to-parent matches, food and clothing pantry, case management.
ARCIL, Inc. (Austin Resource Center for Independent Living)
Phone: (512) 832-6349
Advocacy and referrals for all ages, independent living skills and transition assistance for teens (14 and up).
Español: Entrenar para Comunicar (C2C)
Dyslexia Handbook 2021 Update: Important Changes for Families to Understand
Phone: (512) 514-6321
Email: centraltx@easterseals.com
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI, Texas Health & Human Services)
ECI is a program run by the Texas Department of Health for children with a disability under the age of three.
GAFE (Grupo de Apoyo para Familias Especiales)
Phone: (512) 385-8839
Advocacy and support services to Spanish speaking families.
Senate Bill 139 Required Postings: Updates in Special Education
Vocational Training and Educational Options for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Texas Department of State Health Services: Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program
Texas Education Agency (TEA):
Phone: (512) 458-8600 or (866) 896-6001
A state-wide non-profit developed for parents by parents; provides parent-to-parent matches, support, information, web site, resources, newsletter, and training.
VELA (formerly known as Growing Roots)
VELA Autism Course (Fall 2017 Schedule)
Español: VELA Curso de Autismo (Calendario de otoño de 2017)
WorkSource - Child Care Solutions
Phone: (512) 302-0710
Assists with childcare funding for families who are financial eligible and are working, in school, or in training.
TEA Texas Transition and Employment Guide (English/Spanish)
SB 139 Notice to Families (English Version)
SB 139 Notice to Families (Spanish Version)
Resources - Texas Education Agency
Dyslexia Handbook 2021 Update Important Changes
Actualización del manual de dislexia 2021
Dyslexia Handbook 2021
Description:
The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) provides resources and interactive features for increasing family awareness of disabilities and special education processes, with the goal of improving partnerships between schools and families.
Contact information:
Phone: 1-855-773-3839
Email: inquire@spedtex.org
Live Chat: www.spedtex.org
Significant Disproportionality State and Federal Activity Updates
Disproportionality (texas.gov)
Notice or Procedural Safeguards (esc18.net)
Aviso Sobre Procedimientos de Protección (esc18.net)
Additional Languages can be found at SPEDTex
ARD Guide ENG.pdf (esc18.net)
ARD Guide SPAN.pdf (esc18.net)
Parent's Guide to the ARD Process - Additional Languages - (SPEDTex)
Additional Languages, Notice of Procedural Safeguards – Please visit https://www.spedtex.org/resources/notice-procedural-safeguards for more language translations.
Aviso Sobre Procedimientos de Protección (Septiembre 2022)
Notice of Procedural Safeguards (September 2022)
Guia Para Padres del Proceso de Admisión, Repaso, y Retiro (Febrero 2021)
Parent’s Guide to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Process (February 2021)
Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES & SSES+)Funds for Students with Disabilities
Region XIII Special Education Parent Handbook
Parents Guide to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Process
The Right To Make Choices - A Supported Decision-Making Toolkit for People with Disabilities and Their Supporters
Texas Transition Employment Guide
4.files.edl.io/9dc3/10/06/21/153556-251ee074-5864-460e-989b-6e85602bf981.pdf English
4.files.edl.io/b6a0/11/10/21/173112-235ef523-d599-41cc-a102-0659bdc7ff24.pdf Spanish
Social Security Benefits for People with Disabilities
Medicaid Waiver Programs in the United States
Bastrop County Student and Family Resource Directory
Higher Education Guide (Current as of January 2020)
Higher Education Resource Guide for Students with Disabilities
Guia de recursos de la educación superior para estudiantes con discapacidades
NEW REVISED 2018 IDEA Special Education Manuel
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that the Round Rock Independent School District not discriminate on the basis of disability in any District program or activity. The district will identify, evaluate, and provide an appropriate public education to students who are disabled under Section 504, including homeless children.
La Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, y la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA por sus siglas en inglés) requieren que el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Round Rock no discrimine en base a discapacidad en cualquier programa o actividad del Distrito. El Distrito identificará, evaluará y proporcionará una educación pública apropiada para los estudiantes con discapacidad, de acuerdo con la Sección 504, incluyendo a los niños sin hogar.
Please contact your child’s campus administrator for more information.