Denied Again
Learn about how students with disabilities continue to be denied access to special education services in Texas. Watch the video “Denied Again”
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Investigative Report: How Texas Schools Are Failing Students – Again
Over the course of a year of monitoring education in psychiatric hospitals, we uncovered a troubling trend – the state is failing to meet the needs of a vast majority of special education-eligible children in psychiatric hospitals. Continue reading “Investigative Report: How Texas Schools Are Failing Students – Again”
Response to Intervention: What Parents Need to Know
Our new infographic explaining RTI (Response to Intervention) and what parents need to know. School districts in Texas have used RTI to delay getting some students special education evaluations but new laws passed in Texas are forcing schools to stop using this tactic. This infographic helps explain the process and your rights. Continue reading “Response to Intervention: What Parents Need to Know”
How to File a TEA Complaint
Parents and others that have complaints about the special education services being provided by a school district may file a complaint with the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Sample letters are included in the handout. Continue reading “How to File a TEA Complaint”
Right to Receive Information from Schools in Your Native Language
As the parent or legal guardian of a student who receives special education services, you have the right to meaningfully participate in the development and review of your child’s special education program. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and other federal laws, you have rights as a parent to receive information about your child’s education in your native language. Continue reading “Right to Receive Information from Schools in Your Native Language”
Protecting students with classroom cameras
Every child deserves safety, dignity, and protection—and cameras in the classroom can help make that possible. Video cameras can be placed in certain self-contained special education classrooms to protect students… Continue reading “Protecting students with classroom cameras”
Don’t Be Scared – Be Prepared for Your ARD Meeting
If your child is receiving special education services, you are probably familiar with what an ARD meeting is. But knowing how to prepare for one can be overwhelming for parents…. Continue reading “Don’t Be Scared – Be Prepared for Your ARD Meeting”
“My child was screaming like crazy:” West Texas parents outraged over alleged abuse of kids
From The Texas Tribune: “In early September, about two weeks after school started, Daniela and Alfredo Santos got a call from Midland Independent School District’s Special Education Director Lynda Rhodes…. Continue reading ““My child was screaming like crazy:” West Texas parents outraged over alleged abuse of kids”
Instagram Post Links
Below are links that were shared on the Disability Rights Texas Instagram page. December 14, 2025: Report housing discrimination December 12, 2025: Contribute to our “Building a Way Forward” initiative… Continue reading “Instagram Post Links”
Webinar: Advocating for IEP Services
The Partners Resource Network will host the Thrive Together Conference at 12 p.m. Central Time on September 26, 2025. During the online event, DRTx’s Rosa Torres will present on the… Continue reading “Webinar: Advocating for IEP Services”