Special Education Resources for Families at Thrive Center for Success
At Thrive Center for Success, we are dedicated to supporting students with autism through individualized special education services that meet both academic and developmental needs. Our goal is to empower families with clear information, transparency, and access to resources that explain rights, procedures, and safeguards in Texas public education.
Below you will find important state and federal special education resources available in English and Spanish, including guides to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) process, procedural safeguards, and recent legislation updates.
Quick Links – English
Quick Links – Spanish
Understanding the ARD Process
The Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) process is central to special education in Texas. It ensures that parents, teachers, and specialists collaborate to design an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that meets the student’s unique needs. Thrive Center for Success encourages families to review the ARD Guide and safeguards listed above to understand their rights and responsibilities.
Parent Rights and Procedural Safeguards
Parents of students with disabilities have federally protected rights to be involved in every step of their child’s education plan. The Notice of Procedural Safeguards provides detailed information about those rights, including evaluation, placement, and dispute resolution.