PDSES Outreach Materials

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Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) is now Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES).

The PDSES program is the same as the SSES program, just with a new name to better reflect the importance of parents as decision makers in the educational process.

SSES is now PDSES. Same grant, new name. PDSES Parent-Directed Special Education Services

Please note, the PDSES program is the same as the SSES program, just with a new name to better reflect the importance of parents as decision makers in the educational process. Families with current SSES applications will still be awarded accounts based on the order they applied. The same students who were eligible for the SSES program are eligible for the PDSES program. If students already received an SSES grant, they will not be eligible for a PDSES program grant.

“Any reference to Supplemental Special Education Services Program, supplemental special education services, supplemental special education services instructional materials, or SSES in state law and TEA materials is to be considered synonymous with the PDSES program.” §102.1601(a).

General Resources:

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PDSES Program Overview:
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How to Purchase Items in ClassWallet
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School and District Resources:

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Customizable Letter for Districts and Schools to distribute to parents:
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SSES Video Resources:

The following videos do not use the new PDSES logo or name, but are still relevant and accurate resources for the PDSES program. “Any reference to Supplemental Special Education Services Program, supplemental special education services, supplemental special education services instructional materials, or SSES in state law and TEA materials is to be considered synonymous with the PDSES program.” §102.1601(a).

Videos for Families:

  • How to Purchase Items:
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  • SSES Overview:
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Family Testimonial Videos:

  • Learning materials helped her child with his handwriting:
  • Age appropriate desk and learning space:
  • El programa SSES provee juegos educativos y terapia:
  • El programa SSES proporciona bienes sensoriales:

    SSES+ Medically Fragile Resources:

    Students who receive special education services, who are currently enrolled in a Texas public school, and are identified as "medically fragile" can qualify for the SSES+ Medically Fragile grant from TEA. Visit the SSES+ Medically Fragile Program page for additional information and resources.

    The SSES application is closed for the 2023-2024 school year. The SSES+ Medically Fragile program will permanently end on December 6, 2024, and we are no longer accepting applications.

    Families that have SSES+ Medically Fragile accounts will have until December 6, 2024 to spend these funds.

    SSES Contact Information
    Contact Information

    If you have additional questions or need help, email us atPDSEShelp@region10.org or call SPEDTex at 1-855-773-3839.


    SpedTex Special Education Information Center

    Special Education or IEP-Related Questions?

    Phone: 1-855-SPEDTEX (1-855-773-3839)