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.
TEDA President Elect and Treasurer
By acclamation, Lacey Nichols from the Caprock Chapter of TEDA has been appointed to the position of TEDA President Elect.
By acclamation, Brenda Keys from the HouMet Chapter of TEDA has been appointed to the position of TEDA Treasurer.
There were no others running for the offices of TEDA President Elect or TEDA Treasurer.
Educational Diagnosticians’ Week
March 1 – 7, 2026
Professional Development Opportunities, Governmental Awareness, and News to Know
Bill from the 89th Legislative Session
TEA has posted a review of the bills from the 89th legislative session that impact schools (6/26/25). https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/superintendents/89th-legislature-updates.pdf TEA has created a web page designed to address questions about the implementation...
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...
Need Help?
Please feel free to reach out to us:
Brenda Hamm
TEDA Administrative Assistant