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South Texas Independent School District is committed to quality services for students with disabilities in grade levels 6th-12th. This commitment is based on the belief that special education is a service and not a place.

“All students are successful when appropriate services are provided.”

South Texas Independent School District’s Special Education Program is designed to individually challenge students with disabilities to acquire the necessary skills to successfully transition to a post-secondary education of their choice.

Students referred for a Special Education evaluation may continue to receive supports through the MTSS process.

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STISD Special Education Operating Procedures

Texas Dyslexia Handbook

The Dyslexia Handbook 2021 Update: Important Changes for Families to Understand

Actualización del manual de dislexia 2021: Cambios Importantes Que Las Familias Deben Entender

TEA Resources on Special Education in Texas

The Legal Framework for the Child-Centered Special Education Process 

Texas Transition and Employment Guide

Guía de transición y empleo de Texas

 

SPEDTex Logo

The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) provides resources and interactive features for increasing family awareness of disabilities and special education processes, with the goal of improving partnerships between schools and families.

Contact information:

Phone: 1-855-773-3839

Email: inquire@spedtex.org

Live Chat: www.spedtex.org

 

 

Notices

 

Transition Resources

 

Dyslexia

LETTER OF NOTIFICATION OF CAMERAS PURSUANT TO TEXAS EDUCATION CODE  29.022

Texas Education Code 29.022 provides that video surveillance cameras, on request by a parent, trustee, or staff member, shall be placed in self-contained classrooms or other special education settings in which a majority of the students in regular attendance are (i) provided special education and related services and (ii) assigned to a self-contained classroom or other special education setting. 

A request for video surveillance cameras can be obtained from campus principal, who determines if the particular classroom is eligible for cameras.

Video recordings of a student made according to Texas Education Code 29.022 are confidential and may not be released or viewed except as provided by Texas Education Code 29.022 (i) or 29.022 (j).  Video recordings shall not be used for any purpose other than the promotion of student safety.

Please contact your campus Principal for more information.

 

Contacts

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: 956.260.2260 | Email: cynthia.delagarza@stisd.net

Special Education Coordinator: Eleni Danelis , M.Ed.
Phone: 956.260.2260 | Email: eleni.danelis@stisd.net

Lead School Psychologist: Cynthia Delgado, SSP, LSSP
Phone: 956.260.2265 | Email: cynthia.delgado@stisd.net  

Lead Special Education Counselor: Annabel Munoz, M.Ed. CSC
Half Day Programs Supervisor
Phone: 956.260.2260 | Email: annabel.munoz@stisd.net  

Special Education Instructional Specialist: Christine Perlino, M.Ed.
Phone: 956.260.2260 | Email: christine.perlino@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
 
Secretary for Special Programs: Genevieve Bazaldua
Phone: 956.260.2260 | Email: Genevieve.bazaldua@stisd.net

Co Op Bookkeeper: Julia Rios
Phone: 956.260.2264 | Email: Julia.rios@stisd.net

Special Education Clerk: Brianna Estrada
Phone: 956.260.2274 | Email: brianna.estrada@stisd.net

SHARS Clerk: Phoenix Castro
Phone: 956.260.2269 | Email: phoenix.castro@stisd.net

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