In accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, schools are responsible for providing students who are receiving special education services the opportunity to participate in school through the least restrictive environment (LRE). The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that students with disabilities have access to the general curriculum, be involved in the general curriculum, and progress in the general curriculum.
Our goal is to offer specific trainings and support to assist teachers and administrators with strategies and methods to ensure students with disabilities are not only provided access to the general curriculum, but are making academic progress.
Find resources for practices through meaningful access on this website. These resources include reading, math, assistive technology, working with paraprofessionals guide, co-teaching guide, a specially designed instruction resource for teachers, and so much more.
Team Members
Melondy Moore
Program Coordinator
Email Melondy Moore
409-951-1736
Suzanne Martin
Program Coordinator
Email Suzanne Martin
409-951-1784
Guidelines for Co-Teaching in Texas: Teachers
Guidelines for Co-Teaching in Texas: Administrators
Working With Paraprofessionals Guide
Specially Designed Instruction Guide
Accessible Instructional Materials
Coaching & Team Meeting Basics for Inclusive Education
Peer Networks
Universal Design for Learning
Support for Participation
Transitioning from Self-Contained to General Education
Presuming Competence
Fundamentals of Inclusive Education
Additional Online PD
Program information from Region 5, checked September 7, 2026. View the official source page.