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Our Purpose:The Special Education Department focuses on improving student performance and program effectiveness for students with disabilities ages 3 through 21 as indicated in the Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Education Act of 2004. Staff support school districts and charter schools in meeting the requirements of law and service effectiveness through training and technical assistance for teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, support staff and administration.
Our Priority:- Achievement of students with disabilities
- State and federal accountability support
- Access to the general curriculum for students with disabilities
- High quality professional learning opportunities
- Collaborative partnerships
- First point of contact for students, parents, district and community stakeholders in areas of special education
- Educator training on research-based effective instructional strategies
Specialists in disabilities collaborate with others across the service center to ensure the inclusion of and consideration of the needs of students with disabilities for district improvement. Special education staff provide insight and guidance on issues of accountability, student performance and factors which affect performance of students with disabilities.
Upcoming Events
Contact Information
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Todd LarsonDirector of Special Education Programs(956)984-6203Carolina CamposCoordinator Regional ServicesESC Special Education Liaison(956)984-6205Tere LongoriaLead Program Assistant(956) 984-6206
Last Modified on January 11, 2018