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.

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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].

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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!

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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

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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...

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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....

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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

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Need Help?

Please feel free to reach out to us:

Brenda Hamm
TEDA Administrative Assistant

 

346-831-3324

P. O. Box 5202 Victoria, TX 77903