Texas Educational Diagnosticians’ Association
Serving Texas Educational Diagnosticians Since 1973
Membership
Learn More about membership & insurance. Join/renew online, setup yearly automatic renewal, download the form and mail it in or call 346-831-3324.
The DiaLog
The DiaLog is the official journal of the Texas Educational Diagnosticians’ Association. For questions about the DiaLog, please email Dr. Emily Smith at [email protected].
2026 TEDA Conference
April 1-3, 2026
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Dr. Gail Cheramie will be a keynote speaker at the conference!! You won’t want to miss this!
Updates
Membership Renewal
The 2025-26 Membership form is now available. There are no increases in dues again this year!! Please note that memberships do not prorate. All memberships expire July 31st of each year, no matter when you join. Please note our correct address: P. O. Box 5202 Victoria, TX 77903.
President Elect Nomination
Nominated for the Position of: President Elect
Name: Lacey Nichols
Local TEDA Chapter: Caprock Chapter, Region 17
Lacey Nichols has been actively involved in the Caprock Chapter of TEDA, serving on the Audit Committee during the 2019-2020 school year and volunteered to create forms and send emails in both the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 years. Lacey served as President Elect during the 2023-24 year and is currently serving as President for Region 17 for the 2024-25. Lacey holds several certifications, including Special Education Generalist EC-12, Generalist EC-4, Generalist 4th-6th, and Educational Diagnostician. She earned a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies and an M.Ed. in Educational Diagnostician. Currently, she works as an Educational Diagnostician with Lubbock ISD and has 7 years of experience in this role.
Educational Diagnosticians’ Week
March 1 – 7, 2026
Professional Development Opportunities, Governmental Awareness, and News to Know
HB 2
The governor has signed HB 2. Source: The Texas Tribune https://share.google/XdayZpKVCWn2hi0KE
HB 2
Based on reporting from the Texas Tribune, HB 2 passed in the house today (5/29/25). Governor Abbot has indicated he will sign it. Texas Legislature approves $8.5 billion boost for public schools after years of stagnant funding...
May 2025 Special Education Newsletter.
TEA has posted the May 2025 special education newsletter. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXTEA/bulletins/3e06697
HB 2, The School Funding Bill
HB 2, the school funding bill, passed in the Senate Friday. It goes back to the House for approval of changes. Then to the Governor. Below is a link to the Bill as well as an article summarizing the bill....
Below are links to some new items posted through TEA and the Child Find Network. The LD training is part of the dyslexia requirements for diags.
Parentally Placed Private School Children Quick Guide and FAQ Course: Guidance for the Comprehensive Evaluation of Specific Learning Disabilities Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process: Implications for Administrators Training A Parent's...
IDEA Funding
The Council for Exceptional Children has posted information about the proposed budget and how it impacts IDEA funding. https://exceptionalchildren.org/blog/president-trump-releases-skinny-budget-fiscal-year-2026
Need Help?
Please feel free to reach out to us:
Brenda Hamm
TEDA Administrative Assistant