Rainfall + flooding continue to impact Texas communities.
State emergency response resources remain deployed to support local severe storm operations.
📍Pay attention to local conditions where you live
📍Follow instructions from local officials
📍Turn Around, Don’t Drown
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Olivia Joseph, Texas’s 2025 Milken Award recipient, was recently recognized in Washington, D.C., for her outstanding leadership and impact on students. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor; we're proud to have you represent Texas!
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📷: @Milken
TX Educators: Don't miss your chance to join the Fall 2026 Autism Circuit Academy. Learn to effectively implement evidence-based practices for students with autism, earn 24 CEUs and join a statewide learning community, all for free.
Learn more: sped.support/ACA
The Autism Circuit Academy (ACA) Fall cohort application is NOW OPEN through 8/14. This free, semester-long program provides training and coaching in evidence-based practices to support students with autism. Don’t miss this opportunity! 🔗 sped.support/ACA
Gov. Abbott today launched the Texas Classroom Commission, a new teacher-led initiative that will put TX educators at the center of shaping the future of public education.
The Commission will strengthen student achievement & ensure TX becomes the No. 1 state for educating kids.
TX School Systems: Expand career and technical education (CTE) opportunities for students in special populations with the CTE Innovative Services for Special Populations grant.
Learn more and apply by July 7: sped.support/cte-grant
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Innovative Services for Special Populations grant helps districts expand CTE opportunities for special populations, including students receiving special education and related services. Applications due by July 7.
sped.support/cte-grant
Texas Families: The @TexasDeptofAg Summer Meal Program is available for kids 18 and younger and enrolled students over 18 with disabilities, all at no cost. To find a meal site near you, visit summerfood.org or call 2-1-1.
2026 STAAR results for Grades 3–8 are now available! Visit TexasAssessment.gov to view your child’s results, see how they answered each question and access personalized resources to support their learning. Don’t miss out—Log In & Learn More!
The new SPEDTex website is now live. Explore updated resources, guidance and support designed to help families navigate special education with confidence.
Visit today and see what’s new!
SPEDTex.org
We're live! The new SPEDTex.org is here.
The SPEDTex website now makes it easier for families of students with disabilities to find the support, resources, and information they need.
What's new:
-Simpler navigation
-Universal search
-Updated resource pages
STAAR Grades 3–8 results will be available June 16 in the Texas Assessment Family Portal. Knowing where your child is academically can help you support learning at home and prepare for the next school year. Sign up for text alerts to be notified when future results are posted.
The 2026 TIA Conference kicked off this week, bringing together education leaders from across Texas. The annual conference offers TIA districts an opportunity to explore strategies that drive teacher retention, elevate instructional quality and maximize the impact of TIA.
