Special Education Policies
Required Parent Resources
- Student Handbook Statement: Coming Soon…
- Overview of Special Education for Parents:
English | Español - Parent’s Guide to the ARD Process:
English | Español - Notice of Procedural Safeguards:
English | Español
Family Notices and State Guidance
- Texas Transition and Employment Guide:
English | Español - SB 139 Notice to Families:
Current Uploaded Notice
- IDEA, Dyslexia, MTSS, and Section 504 Family Resources:
TEA SPED Family Resources - Delayed or Denied Evaluations & Compensatory Services:
English | Español
Dyslexia and MTSS Resources
- Dyslexia Fact Sheet for Families:
English | Español - The Dyslexia Handbook:
English | Español - MTSS Fact Sheet for Families:
English | Español
SPEDTex: Special Education Information Center

SPEDTex is the Texas Special Education Information Center. It provides families with information and resources to better understand disabilities, special education rights, and the special education process.
Website:
www.spedtex.org
Phone:
1-855-773-3839
Email:
inquire@spedtex.org
Live Chat:
Available through SPEDTex
Support for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Families experiencing homelessness may have rights and supports under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The resources below include statewide information, regional contacts, and community-based assistance.
- Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth (TEHCY)
- TEHCY Web Portal
- TEHCY Support Intake Form
- TEHCY Support Hotline:
1-855-858-3429 - McKinney-Vento Statewide Regional Contacts
- Great Hearts Texas McKinney-Vento Liaison: [INSERT NAME, EMAIL, AND PHONE]
Additional State Resources
- Texas Education Agency Special Education Resources
- Texas Legal Framework for the Child-Centered Special Education Process
Questions and Concerns
If you have questions or concerns, we encourage families to begin at the academy level.
- First, contact your academy’s special education coordinator.
- If the matter is not resolved, please contact the Headmaster.
- If further support is needed, make an appointment with the Exceptional Student Services Director at the Great Hearts Texas network office.
- If your concerns remain unresolved, please contact your local Great Hearts Governing Board.