Resources
ZaKa Bridge believes that knowledge should be accessible. This is a growing library of free resources for families, school staff, and clinicians navigating the intersection of mental health and education.
For Families
Understanding the Difference between a 504 Plan and an Individual Education Plan (IEP)
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The Documentation Standard: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
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When is it time to Call an Educational Advocate?
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Know Your Rights
Disability Rights Texas - https://disabilityrightstx.org/en/home/
Texas Parent to Parent - https://txp2p.org/
Partners Resource Network - https://prntexas.org/
Navigate Life Texas - https://www.navigatelifetexas.org/en/
Parental Rights and Options - https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/general-information/form-parental-rights-and-options-information.pdf
TEA State Complaints - Special Education: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/special-education/dispute-resolution/special-education-complaints-process
TEA State Complaints - General Education: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/contact-us/general-education-complaints
U.S. DOE Office for Civil Rights - https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-offices/ocr
Wrights Law - https://www.wrightslaw.com/
For School Staff
Texas Attendance Rule - TEC 25092 - The 90% rule and what the attendance committee can do.
Source: https://tea.texas.gov/finance-and-grants/financial-compliance/student-attendance-accounting-handbook
Texas Bullying Law - TEC 37.0832 School obligations, the 30-day reporting deadline, and minimum standards.
Source: https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/health-safety-discipline/coordinated-school-health/coordinated-school-health-bullying-and-cyberbullying
TEA Section 504 Guidance - Eligibility, implementation, and parent rights in Texas.
Source: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/section-504
Quick References for the Professionals Closest to the Student