TEA also has a number of Special Education Webinars available for viewing. Recent/Upcoming Presentations include:
- Inclusion in Texas: Assistive Technology Supports
- Dyslexia Updates
- Procedural Safeguards
- Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES)
In addition, many of the statewide leadership functions have developed FREE online training modules that are available to parents. Here is a listing of some of those trainings. (Please note: some of the links take you to the statewide leadership service center rather than to a specific training.):
Assistive Technology (AT) – Universal Design for Learning
Autism – Texas Statewide Leadership for Autism Training (ESC 13)
- Online Learning Courses – Autism 101, Behavior is Communication, Academic Success, Social Skills, etc
- Annual Conference for families
- Video Library – Short Videos on a variety of topics (ABA, Parent Interviews, Strategies in Action)
- Cursos en Español
Inclusion in Texas
- Asynchronous Literacy For All Training
- Asynchronous Math For All Training
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Assistive Technology
Blind & Visually Impaired
- Texas School for Blind & Visually Impaired Professional Development – Various self paced courses (Intro to AT, Sensory Efficiency Skills, Family Matters, etc.)
Texas Deafblind Project
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
- Family Signs – Online Sign Language Program
- Communication Skills Workshop
- Texas Hands & Voices Training
- Texas School for the Deaf Outreach Center
Texas Complex Access Needs Network – Online Self Paced courses on access for students with significant intellectual disabilities. Inclusion, UDL, Accessible Instructional materials, Behavior Management, & More
Restorative Discipline Practices in Texas
Positive Behavior Interventions & Support
Accommodations for Students with Dyslexia – ESC 10
Evidence Based Strategies for the Education of Students with Down Syndrome – Education Service Center Region 3
Facilitating IEPs / Facilitación de ARD/IEP: Aumento de Productividad Colaborativa – ESC 13
Guardianship and Alternatives to Guardianship – Texas School for the Deaf
Guidelines for Educating Students with Traumatic Brain Injury – Statewide TBI Webinar: Education Service Center Region 3
Math – Texas: Algebra Ready (TXAR)
Multicultural & Diverse Learners – ESC 1
Texas Sensory Support Network
Preschool
- Preschool Curriculum Guidelines – TEA
- Infant, Toddler, and Three-Year-Old Early Learning Guidelines Training Modules – Children’s Learning Institute
Reading – Vaughn Gross Center for Reading & Language Arts
Social Emotional Wellness In Schools – Video
Standards Based Individual Education Programs (IEPs) – Progress in the General Curriculum (ESC 20)
Surrogate Parent Training – ESC 9
Transition – Transition in Texas (ESC 11) Online Courses
- High School Transition Planning – A Parent and Student Perspective
- Texas Special Education Graduation Options Online
- Texas Transition Online
- Texas Transition and Employment Guide Online
ESC 20 has a variety of parent training videos online for viewing:
- IEP Goal Development in Texas
- Advocating for your Child
- Executive Functioning
- Preventing Conflict in Special Education
- Strengthening our Relationships when Our Children have Disabilities
- Feeling Better When We Feel Bad
- Apoyando a su Hijo – La Prevención de Conflictos en Educación Especial
- Fortaleciendo Relaciones
- Sintiéndonos Mejor Cuando Nos Sentimos Mal
ESC 13 has a variety of videos online for viewing (Click on Region XIII TV ):
- Curriculum – Math, Science, ELA, Social Studies ideas on how to teach
- Special Education – PLAAFP, Classroom demos
- Accountability – Assessment choice
- Special Programs – PBIS, ELL, Dyslexia, Early Childhood
- FIEP – A Facilitated IEP Meeting – Model FIEP Video
Using Effective Communication Skills (for parents and professionals participating in Facilitated IEP Meetings) – Open-ended Questions, Using Neutral Language, Problem Solving
Additional Education Online Training Modules:
Americans with Disabilities Act – Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU) – Webinars, Teleconferences, and Online Learning
CADRE, The National Center on Dispute Resolution – Family Member Webinars
- Dispute Resolution Made Easy: Using CADRE’s Newly Released Parent Guides
- Inclusive Listening: Building Understanding, Supporting Collaboration
- Student-Led IEPs & Youth Engagement as a Dispute Resolution Option
- Understanding Positions & Interests video
Center for Parent Information and Resources – Free Webinars
- Alternate Assessment for Career and College Readiness
- Building the Legacy: A Training Curriculum on Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- ESSA and the Assessment of Students with Disabilities
- Getting Ready for the Age of Majority
- Introduction to the Juvenile Justice Toolkit
- Reaching and Serving Students with Disabilities in Juvenile Justice
- School Planning and Educational Strategies Following traumatic Brain Injury
- Self-Advocacy Skill Building
- Updated Training Modules on the IEP & IDEA
Center for Disease Control and Prevention – “Learn the Signs. Act Early”
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning – Social & Emotional Learning
Minnesota Governor\’s Council on Developmental Disabilities – Partners In Policymaking Training Modules (Disability History, Education, Making Your Case, Employment, Life)
National Center on Accessible Educational Materials – Accessible Educational Materials Tutorials
National Center on Response to Intervention – Webinars on RTI Topics
National Technical Assistance Center on Transition
- Transition Assessment Toolkit
- Powerpoints & Examples of Transition Planning for Students with Significant Disabilities
- Writing Post Secondary Goals Video
- Completing a Summary of Performance Video & Webinars
- Customized Employment Teleconference
- Lesson Plan Library
OSEP Center on Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support:
- Understanding Problem Behavior: An Interactive Tutorial
- Tools, Videos, Presentations, Publications, Training Resources
OSEP – IDEAS That Work Tool Kits
- College and Career Readiness
- Positive Behavior Supports
- Reading Instruction
- Technology in Education
Pacer Center – Parent Information/Video Trainings
- Helping Children with Disabilities Learn What All Children Learn
- Special Education: What Do Parents Need to Know (Versions in English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali and ASL)
- Help! I\’m Going to My First IEP Meeting
- Preparing for Your First Evaluation Planning Meeting for Your Child
- Parent Homework Sheet
- Keeping Special Education Records
- Leo\’s Story: Empowered by Assistive Technology
Partners Resource Network – Statewide Webinars
- Create a Climate of High Expectations in Your Child\’s Program
- Student\’s Rights When Disciplined for a Behavioral Incident
- Speak Up! Empowerment Through Effective Communication
- Progress Monitoring/Monitoreo de Progreso
- Legal Options for Parents when an ARD Meeting Wasn\’t Enough
- Play It SMART: 5 Key Components of Writing IEP Goals
- ARD We There Yet? A Roadmap to a Successful Annual IEP Meeting
- Behavior Contracts to Promote Independence
- Back to School Basics: Communication Skills for Parents & Students
- Students with Dyslexia and Related Disorders: State Law and Policy Updates
- Healthy Relationships for Transitioning Youths – Boundaries and Principles of Dating
- Bullying Basics: From Prevention to Promoting Mental Health
- Endrew F. – What Parents Need to Know
- Supported Decision Making
- IEPs on the Move!
- Negotiation 101: How to Get the Special Education Services Your Child Needs
- 5 Essential Steps to Reducing Behavior Issues at School
- Is Your Child\’s PLAAPF a Flop?
- Is My Child Making Progress Toward IEP Goals?
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension – Online Courses
- Career Technology Special Population Training and Resource Center
- Family
- Successful Transition for Students with Disabilities: What Resources Are Available for You?
- Estate Planning for Families with Disabilities
- Going to College: A Guide to Transition Planning for Those with Disabilities
- Inclusive Child Care
- An Introduction to Inclusive Child Care for Preschool and School-Age Children
- Activity-Based Support for Children with Different Developmental and Functional Needs
- Activity-Based Support in Inclusive Preschool and School-Age Child Care
- An Introduction to Inclusive Child Care: All Children Belong in a Natural Environment
- Diapering and Toilet Learning in Inclusive Infant-Toddler Care
- Emergency Preparedness for Children with Disabilities
- Strategies for Caring for Children with Challenging Behaviors
- Strategies for Caring for Children with Sensory Integration Issues
- The What and Why of Present Levels (PLAAFP)
- The What and Why of Measurable Goals
- IDEA and the IEP: From Compliance to Progress
Texas Center for Learning Disabilities
The Institute for Child Health Policy at the Univ. of FL – Health Care Transitions
Transition Coalition – University of Kansas
- Online Training Modules on Self Determination, Transition Assessment, etc.
- Podcasts on Customized Employment
- Presentations on a variety of topics
University of North Texas – UNTWISE Free Online Training. Webinar topics include:
- Updates to Social Security Benefits and Work Incentives
- Being Proactive with Business Partners
- Confidentiality, Boundaries and Social Media
- Trauma Informed Care: The importance of the working alliance
- Disclosing Disability: When, If and How
- Medicaid and Employment Service in Texas
- Employer Attitudes toward Individuals with Disabilities
- Assistive Technology: Making a Wise Fit in Integrated Competitive Employment
University of Texas at Austin – Building Capacity Response to Intervention (RTI)
UT Texas Center for Disability Studies and Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities – Medicaid Waiver 101 (video)
