IDEA Manual
https://www.disabilityrightstx.org/en/publication/idea-manual/
Guidance on Admission, Review, and Dismissal Guide Production and Required Dissemination
Guidance on Procedural Safeguards Production and Required Dissemination
Parent’s Guide to the ARD Process
https://childfindtx.tea.texas.gov/ARD_parents_guide.html
Notice of Procedural Safeguards
https://fw.escapps.net/Display_Portal/publications
The Texas Legal Framework- Side-by-Side Special Education Rules and Regulations
https://fw.escapps.net/Display_Portal?destination=/
Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development
https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/FinalAccessibleIEPDevelopment-July%202020_website_locked.pdf
Model IEP Form
https://tea.texas.gov/media/document/333431 (English version)
https://tea.texas.gov/media/document/333436 (Spanish version)
Videos from Community Outreach Events
Executive Function and Working Memory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8CqK_V5esE&feature=youtu.be
Living Successfully with Learning Differences
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bymzRSpgjU4
Parent Resources...
http://www.ldonline.com/
LD Online
LDOnline is a comprehensive website on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals.
http://www.additudemag.com/
Additude Strategies and Support for ADHD and LD
ADDitude is dedicated to helping families with ADHD and learning disabilities live successful and happy lives — at home, at school, at work, and in their communities.
http://www.chadd.org
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
CHADD is a national non-profit, tax-exempt (Section 501 (c) (3) ) organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD. In addition to our informative Web site, CHADD also publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with ADHD. These materials include Attention magazine, News From CHADD, a free electronically mailed current events newsletter, as well as other publications of specific interest to educators, professionals and parents.
http://dyslexiafoundation.org/
The Dyslexia Foundation
The official website of The Dyslexia Foundation (TDF). The Dyslexia Foundation (TDF), a non-profit organization, was established in 1989 to identify and assist children with dyslexia - to establish higher levels of learning through specialized programs promoting better reading.
http://www.dyslexia-parent.com/
The Dyslexia Parent
This is a parent resource. This site provides information and advice for parents whose children are, or may be, dyslexic.
https://www.region10.org/r10website/assets/File/DHBwithtabs10214.pdf
The Dyslexia Handbook in English
https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/review-and-support/dyslexia-handbook
The Dyslexia Handbook in Spanish
Educator Resources...
https://intensiveintervention.org/
National Center on Response to Intervention
This site was funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs and was developed in conjunction with research done at Vanderbilt University and the University of Kansas. This site provided training and activities to help educators administer RTI and how the process works. Find out everything you need to know about RTI here.]
http://www.Additude.mag.com
Additude: Strategies and Support for ADHD and LD
ADDitude is dedicated to helping families living with ADHD or learning disabilities live successful and happy lives — at home, at school, at work, and in their communities.
http://www.chadd.org
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
CHADD is a national non-profit, tax-exempt (Section 501 (c) (3) ) organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD. In addition to our informative Web site, CHADD also publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with ADHD. These materials include Attention magazine, News From CHADD, a free electronically mailed current events newsletter, as well as other publications of specific interest to educators, professionals and parents.
http://www.region10.org/r10website/assets/File/DHBwithtabs10214.pdf
The Dyslexia Handbook in English
https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/Spanish_Dyslexia_Handbook_2018.pdf
The Dyslexia Handbook in Spanish
Law...
www.wrightslaw.com
Wrights Law
Wrights law is a resource developed by Pete and Pam Wright, professors of law at the William and Mary Law School. They developed this site to help parents and educators understand the rights of children with disabilities. Information on special education law, education law and advocacy for children with disabilities can be found here.
National Organizations for Educators and Parents...
http://www.chadd.org
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
CHADD is a national non-profit, tax-exempt (Section 501 (c) (3) ) organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD. In addition to our informative Web site, CHADD also publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with ADHD. These materials include Attention magazine, News From CHADD, a free electronically mailed current events newsletter, as well as other publications of specific interest to educators, professionals and parents.
http://www.understood.org/en
Understood for Learning and Attention Issues
The goal of Understood is to help the millions of parents whose children, ages 3-20, are struggling with learning and attention issues. We want to empower them to understand their children’s issues and relate to their experiences. With this knowledge, parents can make effective choices that propel their children from simply coping to truly thriving.
http://www.cedl.gov/ncbddd/adhd/diagnosis.html
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
https://dyslexiaida.org/
The International Dyslexia Association
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them.
http://www.dyslexia.yale.edu
Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity
The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity serves as a nexus for research on dyslexia, and is as well a leading source of advocacy and information to better the lives of people with dyslexia.
https://www.ldrfa.org/
The Learning Disabilities Association of America
The Learning Disabilities Association of America, (LDA) is a nonprofit grassroots organization whose members are individuals with learning disabilities, their families, and professionals who work with them to advance the education and general welfare of children and adults with learning disabilities. LDA provides educational and legislative information to parents, teachers, and other professionals.
www.cec.sped.org/
The International Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
CEC is an international organization working to improve the achievement of children and youth with disabilities. This organization is an advocate in legislation and provides basic standards professionals in related fields should uphold. Professional development and support for classroom teachers can be found at this site.
www.ncld.org/
National Center for Learning Disabilities
NCLD provides essential information to parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities, promotes research and programs to foster effective learning, and advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities.
Resources for Emotional and Mental Health...
Amarillo Family Institute
Tammy Smith, M.Ed., LPC
4211 I-40 West , Suite 101
Amarillo TX 79106
806.374.5950
Erin Avirett, Ph.D., PLLC
7118 I-40 West, Bldg D
Amarillo, TX 79106
806.513.2008
Arlette Jane Back, M.Ed., LPC, Licensed
3419 South Coulter Street
Building 6 Suite 4A
Amarillo, Texas 79109
(806) 855-8308
Betsy Franks, LPC
1705 S Polk Street
Amarillo, TX 79102
806.220.2902
Melissa Gray, MS
3611 S Soncy Rd Ste 2A
Amarillo, TX 79119
806.352.5542
The Helping Heart
Lindsey Wesley, MED, LPC-I
2700 S Western , Suite 1300
Amarillo, TX 79109
806.584.8469
The Helping Heart
Twilla Woolsey, MS, LMFT
2700 S Western , Suite 1300
Amarillo, TX 79109
806.570.2758
Family Support Services
1001 S Polk St.
Amarillo, TX
(806) 342-2500
24-Hour Crisis Line: (806) 374-5433
http://www.fss-ama.org/
Lynn Jennings, MA, LPC-S
Jennings Counseling and Associates
7450 Golden Pond Place, Suite 500
Amarillo, TX 79121
806.356.9047
Pamela Kirby, PSY.D.
1208 Wolflin Avenue
Amarillo, TX 79109
806.468.7980
Allen Kee, PSY.D.
1208 Wolflin Avenue
Amarillo, TX 79109
806.371.5000
National Alliance on Mental Illness
https://www.nami.org/Home
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
(800) 273-8255
Pavilion Counseling Center
1501 S Coulter St.
Amarillo, TX
(806) 354-1810 and press option "3" or (800)-537-2585
https://nwthsbehavioralhealth.com/
Professional Counseling & Biofeedback Group
12 Medical Dr
Amarillo Tx 79106
806.356.0404
Texas Panhandle Centers
1501 Polk St.
Amarillo, TX
(806) 337-1000
24-Hour Crisis Line (806) 359-6699
http://www.texaspanhandlecenters.org
Texas Panhandle Healthcare Referral Service
(Medical, Mental, Social Services)
2-1-1
Turn Center
Malvika Behl, Ph.D, School Counselor (OH), LPC-Intern
Angela Peterson MA, LPC
Brad Thompson MA-LPC-S
Address: 1250 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106
Phone: (806) 353-3596
www.turncenter.org
Veterans Health Care System (VA)
6010 Amarillo Blvd.
Amarillo, TX
(806) 355-9703 or (800) 692-4039
Veterans Crisis Line (800) 273-8255 and press option "1"
WTAMU
Malvika Behl, Ph.D, School Counselor (OH), LPC-Intern
720 South Tyler Street
Amarillo, TX 79101
806.651.8234
Student Counseling Services
West Texas A&M University
Classroom Center, Suite 116
Canyon, TX
(806) 651-2340
T-shirts to Support Learning Differences!
(All proceeds go to a Scholarship Fund for a student with 1 or more learning disabilities.)
https://sites.google.com/view/wtcenterforld/home