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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the ARD Process?
- Who are the members of an Admission, Review & Dismissal (ARD) Committee?
- What is ESY (Extended School Year)?
- How do I plan for a smooth transition if my child with a disability is transferring into SCUCISD?
- How do I request special education records?
- What are the Special Education Transportation guidelines?
- Who do I contact if I think my child needs to be tested for special education services? (Child Find)
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- Common Acronyms in Special Education
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- Dyslexia
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Parent Resources, Trainings & Events
- Parent's Guide to the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Process
- Guía Para Padres del Proceso de Admisión, Repaso, y Retiro
- Supplemental Special Education Services (SESS)
- El programa de Servicios Suplementarios de Educación Especial (SESS)
- Resolving Special Education Issues with Your Child's School
- Resolución de problemas de educación especial con la escuela de su hijo
- Updates in Special Education (SB 139 Notice to Families)
- Actualizaciones en Educación Especial (SB 139 Notice to Families)
- Special Education Parent Handbook
- Delayed or Denied Evaluations & Compensatory Services
- Evaluaciones Retrasadas o Denegadas & Servicios Compensatorios
- TEA: Special Education Resources
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- Transition Programs (Anchor & Compass 18 - 22)
- Visual Impairment
- SCUC ISD
- Transition Programs (Anchor & Compass 18 - 22)
Social Security Administration
The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration and only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program.
Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are "insured," meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes.
Supplemental Security Income pays benefits based on financial need.