Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES)
The Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) program, previously, the Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) 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.
To learn more visit PDSES
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. If you would like to receive email updates, please fill out the interest form below to join the email list.
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