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Summary

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  • The Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) program provides a one-time $1,500 grant to families of eligible students.

  • Funds can be used for educational goods and services purchased through an approved online marketplace.

  • The program empowers parents as decision-makers for their child’s special education resources.

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Frequently Asked Question

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Where can I find more help?

  • ClassWallet is the online marketplace and where you will pay service providers. If you need assistance or need to cancel an order, you can call them at (877) 969-5536 or email them at [email protected].
  • For general special education questions, please contact SPEDTex at 1-855-773-3839, [email protected], or spedtex.org.
  • You can also reach out to the SSES program for specific SSES questions at [email protected].
  • For specific purchasing questions, you can also reach out to [email protected], please add your order number if you have a specific question regarding an order.
  • For questions regarding your application, you can reach out to [email protected] or call 1-855-773-3839.

Is there a time limit to spend funds?

Yes. Every account has an expiration date. This is likely your “purse” title in ClassWallet – you will also receive multiple emails telling you when your account expires.

Funding timelines may change for a variety of reasons. New expiration dates will always be communicated in multiple ways.

After you’ve received your account info email, how does a parent access their funds?

Once parents have received their account award email from [email protected], parents will follow the steps outlined in the email. The SSES program funds may only be used through the online marketplace on ClassWallet. Families will not receive a gift/debit card, nor can families be reimbursed for purchased made outside of the ClassWallet marketplace.

Scientific Definition

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  • pplications for the 2024–25 school year opened on February 3, 2025, and closed March 31, 2025.

  • Applications are submitted online via the Texas Education Agency portal.

  • Parents must ensure all required documentation (e.g., proof of enrollment, IEP) is submitted to secure funding.

  • Rolling deadlines or future applications may be announced annually by the TEA (rec.frenship.net).

Who is Eligible?

  • Student must be enrolled in a Texas public school, Pre-K through 12th grade.

  • Must have an active IEP (Individualized Education Program).

  • Cannot have received a prior SSES or PDSES grant.

  • Eligible students include those with disabilities receiving special education services.

  • The program is statewide, making all qualifying students eligible (tea.texas.gov).

How Do I Order a Goally With My SESS Funds?

Follow these steps to order Goally with Texas PDSES funds:

  1. Log into your ClassWallet Account
  2. Select “Marketplace”
  3. Select Goally
  4. Checkout with your ClassWallet funds!

It’s that simple.

A note: If ordering more than one Goally as one family, please use the same email and phone number for all orders.

*All purchases made with Texas PDSES funds are final and cannot be returned. However, you are still covered by Our 90 day Worry-Free Guarantee.