Does Your Child Have Access to the Support Services They Need at School? When your child needs help during the school day, do you know who is available—and what happens if that person is absent? Support looks different for each child. It may mean help with a health condition, counseling, transportation, speech therapy, or another service in an Individualized Education Program (IEP). These questions can help you find out how support works at your child’s school. Who helps my child if they...

Why Community Collaboration Matters More Than Ever for Special Education Across Texas, special education is entering a new chapter. Recent legislative and policy changes are reshaping how special education services are funded and implemented. While these changes aim to strengthen educational opportunities for students with disabilities, they also create an important opportunity—and responsibility—for parents, guardians, educators, and community leaders to become informed. The Role of Parents...

The Importance of Student Behavior Student behavior often communicates something deeper than what appears on the surface. Academic decline, social withdrawal, school avoidance, frustration, emotional stress, and shifts in behavior are not always signs of defiance, laziness, or lack of interest. In many cases, these behaviors reflect a student who is struggling to fully access learning, support, connection, or growth within their educational environment. Too often, conversations focus on...