Special Education 101
Special Education 101: Foundations and Resources
This session provides an introductory overview of key components of special education in Texas public schools. Facilitated by two Special Education Liaisons—one a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology and the other a former campus administrator and school counselor—along with Region 14’s Evaluation and Transition Consultant, participants will explore foundational processes that guide special education services and ARD committee decision-making. The training will include a discussion of common ARD scenarios and important considerations when reviewing evaluation practices, services, and documentation. Participants will also be introduced to the Texas SPED Support website and other TEA resources available to assist districts. Additionally, the session will provide a brief overview of measurable annual IEP goals and the key components that support clarity and progress monitoring.
Special instructions
Presenter(s)
Patty Garcia, Cody Martin, Liz Tidwell
Accomodations
Please notify the ESC Contact listed below if you have a specific accommodation request.
ESC contact
Patty Garcia
ESC contact email
pgarcia@esc14.net
Location
Room(s)
Hamric (South)
Date(s)
June 17, 2026
Time
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Registration deadline
June 16, 2026 9:00 AM
Registering with purchase orders
If registering with a purchase order, you must first submit your purchase order to Region 14 at: pitstopadmin@esc14.net.
A confirmation email will be sent once the purchase order is processed (generally within 4 business hours), and you will be able to complete your registration.
An invoice will be issued after the session is completed.
Cancellation deadline
You may cancel this registration anytime before the end of business on June 12, 2026.
No refunds will be given after this date.
Fees
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CPE credit
6.0 hours
Subject(s)
Special Education
Grade(s)
EE, PK, KG, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Audience(s)
Any Interested Audience, Counselors, Curriculum Staff, Early Childhood, Elementary Teachers, Evaluation Personnel, Paraprofessionals, Principals, Teachers
Objective(s)
Note
Please make other arrangements for non-participants - including children.