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Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ Special Education Webinars and Newsletters

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ hosts webinars and sends newsletters to provide the most current information regarding special education in Texas.

Educator Resources

Educators: Special Education Resources

Family Resources

Families: Special Education or IEP-Related Questions?

Phone: 1-855-SPEDTEX (1-855-773-3839)

Office of Special Populations and Student Supports

Phone:
(512) 463-9414

Newsletters

Monthly special education newsletters are archived in the drop-down below and contain timely announcements, important upcoming dates, and recently posted resources from across Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ related to special education in Texas. 

 

Most Recent Monthly Newsletter

Archived Special Education Monthly Newsletters

The Special Education Monthly Newsletters are listed by date issued - Most recent date on top.


  • 5/26/2026

    • for: SPED Leadership Council Membership Application


    4/28/2026


    3/31/2026


    2/24/2026


    1/30/2026


    11/25/2025


    10/28/2025


    9/30/2025


    8/26/2025


  • 7/29/2025


    6/24/2025


    5/27/2025


    4/29/2025


    3/25/2025


    2/25/2025


    1/28/2025


    12/3/2024


    10/29/2024


    09/24/2024


    08/27/2024


  • 07/30/2024


    06/25/2024


    05/28/2024


    04/30/2024


    03/26/2024


    02/27/2024


    01/30/2024


    11/28/2023


    10/31/2023


    9/25/2023


    8/29/2023


    07/25/2023

Webinars

For those unable to attend, the webinars will be recorded and posted to the website and questions can be submitted to sped@tea.texas.gov. 

Meeting Purpose and Description: The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ) is convening a series of informational webinars intended for Local Educational Agency (LEA) special education administrators. These sessions will serve as a platform for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ to disseminate current and forthcoming guidance, address frequently asked questions (FAQs), and share relevant materials pertaining to students with disabilities and the provision of special education services.

Participant Engagement Protocol: Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ welcomes inquiries from participants and encourages engagement through the designated Question and Answer (Q&A), polls and surveys from the presenters, and reactions features.

Upcoming Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ Special Education Webinars

Webinars are from 2:00-3:30pm CST

June 16, 2026 - Newly Added:

July 21, 2026: 

  • SPED Funding
  • Other topics coming soon

August 18, 2026: 

  • SPED Funding
  • Other topics coming soon

 

 

Previous 2025-2026 School Year Webinars

Listed in order from most recent.

May 19, 2026: 

April 20, 2026:

February 17, 2026: 

  • PDSES Eligible Student Lists - Applying For and Accessing LEA User Roles in Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬL: Slide Deck
  • SPP Clarifications
  • Special Education & ESA Documentation: Slide Deck
  • Data Strategy and Reporting Announcements
  • Webinar Topic Insights:

January 20, 2026: 

November 18, 2025: 

  • Meaningful Access:
  • &

October 21, 2025:

September 16, 2025: 

  • Highlighted Special Education Resources on Texas SPED Support
    • New:
    • New:
    • Updated:
    • Updated:

Archived Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ Special Education Webinars

View previous special education webinars - most recent webinars are listed first.