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Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) | Texas Education Agency Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) The PDSES application is currently closed. The application window for the 2025-2026 school year will open on April 1, 2026 at 8am CST and close on April 30, 2026, at 5pm CST.
Click on the following links to go to that section: About Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) List of Current Service Providers and Vendors About Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) The Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) program is a one-time $1,500 online grant for parents/guardians of eligible students served by special education and who are enrolled in a Texas public school.
Parents/guardians of eligible students can use the online accounts to shop the marketplace to obtain educational materials and resources such as textbooks, curriculum, or technology devices and/or services such as additional speech therapy, tutoring, or other specific services. The PDSES Program is a first-come, first-served one-time only grant.
If you have previously been awarded a PDSES account, you will not be eligible to apply again. Before you apply, please make sure your student meets the eligibility criteria.
To be eligible for the PDSES grant, a student must: be currently enrolled in a Texas public school (grades Pre-K through 12th); receive special education services through an individualized education program (IEP); and have not received a PDSES grant in the past (PDSES is a one-time-only grant).
PDSES Application Process For detailed instructions and information about the application process, it is recommended that you view the: PDSES Application and Parent Portal FAQs and PDSES Application and Parent Portal Instructions – this includes step-by-step directions including screenshots of the PDSES application and Parent Portal. Overview on how to Apply: You must apply for a PDSES grant during the annual application window.
This school year’s window opens at 8:00 a. m. CST on April 1, 2026, and closes at 5:00 p.
m. CST on April 30, 2026. To apply for the PDSES grant, parents MUST have or create a My SPEDTex Account.
To start the application process, click on the button below "Apply Now". Once in the PDSES Parent Portal, parents must add their contact information. Next parents will add their student(s) to their PDSES Parent Portal by clicking “Add Student.
” Parents will need to provide the following information to be able to search for and add their student on the “Student Lookup” page: Unique Identification Number (UID) – If you know your student’s 10-digit UID you can enter it here. See this FAQ more information about UIDs.
OR Social Security Number (SSN) or State Alternate ID (S#) - (only needed if you do not know your student’s UID) – you can use your student’s SSN (9-digits) or S# (the letter “S” followed by 8-digits) to lookup the UID, whichever number was used to register the student. If you do not know your student’s SSN or S#, you will need to contact your student’s school - the PDSES program and TEA are unable to provide this information.
After the application window has opened, and during the application window, parents can select “Apply” on the row for each individual student.
If you have already submitted an application: Join the 2025-2026 School Year's Application Email List: Previous 2025-2026 School Year Application Interest Letters: September 10, 2025 Interest Letter February 3, 2026 Interest Letter March 2, 2026 Interest Letter List of Current Service Providers and Vendors Approved PDSES Service Provider List and Map Approved PDSES Direct Pay Vendors Approved PDSES Integrated Vendors After you’ve been approved for the program, go to this site to start your purchases.
Outreach materials and resources to share . Learn more about becoming a service provider. Learn more about becoming a PDSES approved vendor.
TEA has updated the program’s name and logo on all outreach materials to PDSES. “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. ” 19 TAC §102.
1601(a). If you have applied and want to follow up on the decision that you received, please contact us at PDSEShelp@region10. org or you can call SPEDTex at 1-855-773-3839 .
Information for Service Providers and Vendors If you have additional questions or need help, email us at PDSEShelp@region10. org or call SPEDTex at 1-855-773-3839 . Special Education or IEP-Related Questions?
Phone: 1-855-SPEDTEX (1-855-773-3839)
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Parents/guardians of Texas public school students (Pre-K through 12th grade) who receive special education services through an IEP and have not previously received a PDSES grant. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $1,500 per eligible student (one-time grant) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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