Alternatives to a Due Process Hearing in Texas Special Education Disputes
Due process hearings cost $10K-$50K and districts win 72% of them. Here are 4 alternatives Texas parents should try first — most resolve disputes faster and free.
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Best Advocacy Tool for Texas Parents Whose School District Refuses IEP Services
Your Texas district isn't delivering IEP services. Here's the best advocacy tool for documenting violations, demanding compensatory services, and filing TEA complaints.
Best Resource for Texas Parents Pursuing 8.5% Cap Compensatory Services
If your child was denied special education during Texas's illegal 8.5% cap (2004-2017), here's the best resource for pursuing compensatory services from your district.
How to File a TEA State Complaint Without an Attorney in Texas
Step-by-step guide to filing a free TEA state complaint for special education violations in Texas — no attorney required. Covers what to include, evidence, and timelines.
Texas Special Education Advocacy Toolkit vs. Hiring an Advocate for IEP Disputes
Comparing a Texas-specific advocacy toolkit against hiring a special education advocate for ARD disputes. Cost, coverage, and when each option makes sense.
Texas Special Education Attorney: What They Do, When You Need One, and What It Costs
Texas special education attorneys handle due process, IEE reimbursement, and systemic violations. Costs run $850/hr with $20K retainers. Here's when you actually need one.
Transition IEP Goals in Texas: Age 14 Requirements and What ARDs Get Wrong
Texas mandates transition IEP planning by age 14 — two years earlier than federal law. What transition goals must cover, what districts skip, and how to hold the ARD accountable.