South Texas Tri-County Special Education Cooperative

The South Texas Tri-County Special Education Cooperative is committed to fostering unity among member districts to provide quality direct and related special education services through a collaborative approach that fosters partnerships among families, schools, and communities.

The vision of the SSA is focused on service to students and their families that is:R – Responsive, innovative, and flexible when providing services while seeking unique, diverse, relevant, and meaningful opportunities for students
E – Empowers and challenges every student to reach for their maximum potential and abilities
A – Aligns services with compliance standards and accountability
C – Collaborates with families by recognizing the value of family engagement and actively working to strengthen partnerships
H – Helps teachers, related services staff, and families with the knowledge and resources they need to support student success

Executive Director for Special Programs: Brenda de la Garza, Ed.D.
Phone: 956.260.2259 | Email: brenda.delagarza@stisd.net

Special Education Coordinator: Cynthia De La Garza Gonzales, M.Ed., MSW, CSC
Transition and Employment Designee
Phone: 956.260.2265 | Email: cynthia.delagarza@stisd.net

Lead School Psychologist: Cynthia Delgado, SSP, LSSP
Phone: 956.260.2259 | Email: cynthia.delgado@stisd.net  

Lead Special Education Counselor: Michelle Villalpando
Half Day Programs Supervisor
Phone: 956.260.2265 | Email: michelle.villalpando@stisd.net 

Secretary to the Executive Director for Special Programs: Sully Gracia 
Phone: 956.260.2259 | Email: sully.gracia@stisd.net

Secretary for Special Education Department: Magdalena Ibarra
Phone: 956.260.2265 | Email: magdalena.ibarra@stisd.net
 
Special Education Clerk: Veronica Dena
Phone: 956.260.2265 | Email: veronica.dena@stisd.net