This is a Sharyland ISD: SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT digital newsletter. Intended to provide you with information and resources to support your child and/or family. The documents and links included in this newsletter are provided as a resource only.

TEA Testing Calendar

CALENDAR PDF

STAAR Alt 2

Texas definition of a student with a significant cognitive disability is a student who:

• exhibits significant intellectual and adaptive behavior deficits in their ability to plan, comprehend, and reason, and ALSO indicates adaptive behavior deficits that limit their ability to apply social and practical skills such as personal care, social problem-solving skills, dressing, eating, using money, and other functional skills across life domains;
• is NOT identified based on English learner designation or solely on the basis of previous low academic achievement or the need for accommodations; and
• requires extensive, direct, individualized instruction, as well as a need for substantial supports that are neither temporary nor specific to a particular content area.

Resource: TEA Website

Resources

• Advocacy
• Services
• Employment & Post-Secondary Education
• Evaluation & Diagnosis
• Health & Medical
• Housing & Community Living
• Multi-service Providers
• Recreation & Community Activities
• Safety
• Schools
• State Services & Entitlement
• Support / Support Groups
• Treatment & Therapies

TEA Information

• Visuals (chore list, schedule)
• 15 Behavior Strategies for Children on the Autism Spectrum: Article with strategies to help parents with children on the autism spectrum, handle behavior difficulties.
• Tips for Managing Behaviors for at Home Learning: Document with guidance to help manage behaviors while at home. Spanish Version
• Managing Problem Behavior at Home: Article with a guide to help parents/guardians become more consistent and effective.
• SPEDTex additional resource locator

Child Find is a federal mandate under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It requires local education agencies (LEAs), which include public school districts and charter schools, to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities residing within their jurisdictions who need special education and related services. (34 CFR §300.111—Child find)

TEA Information

SPEDTEX

Child Find Texas

https://www.spedtex.org/child-find

https://earlychildhood.texas.gov/

https://actearlytexas.org/

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/early-childhood-intervention-services

The goal of Sharyland ISD is to support all students and be the link between school, home, & community.

SERVICES

• Collaboration with families, school staff, and community agencies/organizations.
• Provide information and referrals to local community agencies/organizations.
• Advocacy for students and parents.

Website Link

LAMP (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning) is one of many alternative augmentative communication (AAC) systems that can be utilized with non-verbal speakers. The course provided a lot of insight and hands-on training. We as a team are fortunate we could attend as the use of AAC is growing in the community and the need for knowledge of a variety of different modes of communication community is necessary to better serve our community as a whole.

Make a change towards your career and join the We Are The Solutions Job Fair and get closer towards your new career!

When: Wednesday, October 4th
Where: Jose Pepe Salinas Civic Center
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Address: 1011 W. Kelly Ave. Pharr, TX 78577

Client Assistance Program
Intake line: 800-252-9108

Disability Rights Texas (DRTx)
2222 W. Braker Lane, Austin, Texas 78758

Phone: 512-454-4816 Fax: 512-323-0902 Videophone: 866-362-2851

Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services Office:

Lower Rio Grande Valley MU 6-3 - McAllen
2101 S. 2nd Street, MCALLEN, TX 78503 | (956) 302-0800

Explore available resources via SPEDTex for families

https://www.spedtex.org/families

TEA Information

Special Education Programs and Services

ADDRESS:

Special Education Offices

1200 N Shary Rd, Mission, TX, USA

(956)580-5218

spedsocialworkers@sharylandisd.org