Self-Assessment
The purpose of the special education self-assessment is to assist Local Education Agency (LEA) leadership teams in evaluating and improving their educational program serving students with disabilities. The special education self-assessment is completed annually by all LEAs, regardless of RDA framework determinations, and is intended to engage leadership teams in proactively addressing special education compliance and supporting student performance.
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, the self-assessment will transition from the TEAL ASCEND application to the Special Education Performance Diagnostic (SPD). During the transition, LEAs will not be required to complete the self-assessment in the ASCEND application. Instead, LEAs are expected to review data, previous self-assessments, and strategic support plans (SSPs) to identify areas of growth and need. LEAs may utilize the 2024-2025 school year self-assessment resources below to lead conversations and document needs and progress. The SSP tool in ASCEND may be used to document the review and outline the LEA’s steps for continuous improvement.
Contact the Division of Review and Support at ReviewandSupport@tea.texas.gov with any questions regarding the materials posted on this web page or with questions regarding the special education self-assessment.
Office of Special Populations and Student Supports
Department of Review and Support
Phone: (512) 463-9414
Monday-Friday (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Fax:(512) 463-9560
Email: ReviewandSupport@tea.texas.gov
Office of Special Populations and Student Supports
Department of Special Education
Phone: (512) 463-9414
Monday-Friday (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Fax:(512) 463-9560
Email: sped@tea.texas.gov
Special Education or IEP-Related Questions?
Consult SPEDTex, the Texas Special Education Information Center. This is a resource backed by TEA to inform and support parents, teachers, and anyone committed to the success of children with disabilities.
Phone: 1-855-SPEDTEX (1-855-773-3839)
Website: www.spedtex.org