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)

Coming Soon

The Documentation Standard: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How

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When is it time to Call an Educational Advocate?

Coming Soon

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

From the Bridge

Insights, updates, and practical guidance from Angela and the ZaKa Bridge Team. Topics include school reintegration, mental health and education, family rights, and cultural competence in practice. First posting coming soon.

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