Center for Parent Information and Resources (opens in a new tab)
Plain-language guides on IDEA, IEPs, and evaluations, plus a directory of every state's parent center.
Resources
Trusted places to learn more.
Organizations we point families to. Start with our Parents guide if you're new to special education.
National
IDEA: U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab)
The official home of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, including the law and regulations.
Office for Civil Rights (OCR) (opens in a new tab)
Enforces Section 504 in schools. Where to file a complaint about disability discrimination.
Wrightslaw (opens in a new tab)
Articles and case law on special education rights, written for parents and advocates.
PACER Center (opens in a new tab)
Parent training and resources on special education, bullying prevention, and transition.
Understood (opens in a new tab)
Practical help for families of kids who learn and think differently, including ADHD and dyslexia.
Texas
SPEDTex (opens in a new tab)
The Texas Education Agency's special education information center for families.
Partners Resource Network (opens in a new tab)
Runs the federally funded Texas Parent Training and Information Centers.
Texas Project FIRST (opens in a new tab)
Parent-created, accurate information on the Texas special education and ARD process.
Disability Rights Texas (opens in a new tab)
The legal protection and advocacy agency for Texans with disabilities.
Louisiana
Families Helping Families, Region 7 (opens in a new tab)
Family-to-family support and training for parents of children with disabilities in Northwest Louisiana.
Disability Rights Louisiana (opens in a new tab)
Legal advocacy for people with disabilities across Louisiana.
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