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
Updates
Membership Renewal
The 2025-25 Membership form will be available soon. 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
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
SB 2
SB 2 was signed into law May 3rd. Funds will become available for the 2026/27 school year. Below is a link to the bill as well as links to some reporting on the bill. https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB2...
TEA’s April SpEd Newsletter has been posted to the website
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXTEA/bulletins/3dc3642 The Houston Chronicle posted an article about the possible impact on assessment professionals of SB 2. The bill has passed in the house and senate, but as of this morning, has not been signed by the...
SB 2 School Funding/Voucher Bill
SB 2 (school funding/voucher bill) has passed in the house and senate. HB 2 (school funding) has passed the house and goes to the senate to be voted on. https://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/17/texas-house-school-vouchers-public-education-funding/...
TEA March 2025 Newsletter
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXTEA/bulletins/3d6fc7a
Need Help?
Please feel free to reach out to us:
Brenda Hamm
TEDA Administrative Assistant