SPECIAL NEWS: '23-'24
Welcome Back Edition
SPECIAL NEWS: WELCOME BACK EDITION
Noticias especiales: Edición de bienvenida
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.
Recursos Para Familias y Estudiantes
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
Información de Evaluación
TEA Testing Calendar
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
AUTISM SPECTRUM
Autismo
- 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
BEHAVIOR RESOURCES
Recursos De Comportamiento
- 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
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)
Child Find Training (Virtual)
DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING
Sordo o Con Problemas de Audición
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Niñez Temprana
SOCIAL WORKERS
Trabajadoras Sociales
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.
SPEECH & LANGUAGE
Habla Y Lenguaje
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.
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS
Psicólogos Escolares
SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
Servicios Suplementarios de Educación Especial
TRANSITION SERVICES
Servicios de Transición
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
TEA Information
Special Education Programs and Services
📆 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Calendario de Eventos 📆
AUGUST 2023
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Monday, Aug 21, 2023, 07:00 AM
SEPTEMBER 2023
DEAF AWARENESS MONTH
Help promote the importance of providing equal access to members of our communities
who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or experiencing hearing loss.
Friday, Sep 1, 2023, 07:00 AM
Wonderful Citrus Run For Autism
Saturday, Sep 16, 2023, 07:00 AM
Bentsen Palm Community Park, South Inspiration Road, Mission, TX, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
2nd Annual Deaf & Hard of Hearing Awareness Walk
Saturday, Sep 30, 2023, 08:00 AM
Edinburg Municipal Park, South Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg, TX, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
OCTOBER 2023
NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
Help celebrate the many contributions of workers with disabilities and support practices
that benefit employers and employees
Sunday, Oct 1, 2023, 07:00 AM
DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH
Sunday, Oct 1, 2023, 07:00 AM
SpEd 101: Parent Session
Tuesday, Oct 3, 2023, 12:00 PM
Sharyland School District Administration, N Shary Rd, Mission, TX, USA
We Are The Solution Job Fair
Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023, 09:00 AM
Jose “Pepe” Salinas Memorial Recreation Center, West Kelly Avenue, Pharr, TX, USA
Instructional Coaches Day
Help celebrate out two Special Education Instructional Coaches,
Stephanie & Nathan.
Friday, Oct 6, 2023, 07:00 AM
NOVEMBER 2023
National School Psychology Week
Help us celebrate and honor all of our School Psychologists
(Mrs. Sonia Martinez, Mrs. Melissa Cruz, Mrs. Annayancy Rodriguez, Dr. Tonya Paulette,
Mr. Mark Gonzalez and Intern Mr. Randy Martinez)
for all that they do to support our students.
Monday, Nov 6, 2023, 07:00 AM
SISD 5th Annual Transition Fair
Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024, 09:00 AM
Sharyland High School, 1216 N Shary Rd, Mission, TX, USA (Gym)
ADDRESS:
Special Education Offices
1200 N Shary Rd, Mission, TX, USA
(956)580-5218