Parent Resources
Co-op for Special Services - BISD, CISD, MISD, & WISD
A Resource Guide for Parents of Students with Special Needs
2023-2024 School Year
I hope that you are able to locate some helpful resources on this page, which range from special education information, academic support, to supporting your child's social/emotional needs and mental health. Thank you for entrusting your children in our care and your willingness to help our students continue to be successful.
WE ARE ALWAYS UPDATING, SO BE SURE TO CHECK BACK SOON!
Series for Parents of Students with Special Needs
New to special education? Wish to learn more about your child's disabilities? Below you will find helpful information regarding various disabilities and the implications of such on your child's learning and emotional needs.
Free Parent Training/Learning Opportunities
Mental Health Support
Tips for Parents to Use at Home
Social and Emotional Supports for Parents, Including: Behavior Help at Home
Attention Problems, Anxiety, Depression & Difficulties with Academics
Academic Supports
(Google Chrome, iDevice, Microsoft, Word Online)
Physical & Occupational Therapy Supports
PHYSICAL THERAPY (PT)
Physical Therapy with Ms. Ashley
Looking for some physical therapy activities for your child? Our awesome therapist, Ms. Ashley, has everything you need here on her Padlet! Find some of the best therapist-approved activities to help strengthen your child's core, or just help them to get up, be active and have fun!
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (OT)
Occupational Therapy with Ms. Beth
An AWESOME website created by one of our favorite occupational therapists, Mrs. Owens. Parents can get some of the very best exercises, OT-related activities, and more, all on one page!
More Parent Resources
Our AMAZING Co-op Staff!
Ballinger ISD
Kristi Cook - School Psychologist
Bridget Wakefield - Elem. Educational Diagnostician
Paige Grimes - Speech Pathologist
Missy Calcote - ARD Facilitator
Coleman ISD
Kristi Cook - School Psychologist
Vanessa Richards - JH/HS Educational Diagnostician
Lee McKelvain - Speech Pathologist / Auditory Impairment Service Provider
Denise Cervantez - Elementary Educational Diagnostician
Winters ISD
Kristi Cook - School Psychologist
Jackie Timmerman - Educational Diagnostician
Kay Whitfield - Speech Pathologist
Miles ISD
Kristi Cook - School Psychologist
Shay Fischer - Speech Pathologist & ARD Facilitator
Kristen Pruser - ARD Facilitator
Co-Op For Special Services Office Staff
Ginger Speaks - Diagnostician's Clerk & Transitional Services Provider
Service Providers
Ashley Book - Physical Therapist
Robbi Hoelscher - Occupational Therapist
Ann Heurtz - Occupational Therapist
School Psychologist, Child Advocate