South Texas Tri-County Special Education Cooperative
Mission
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.
Vision
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
Special Education
The Special Services Arrangement (SSA) is committed to providing quality services and supports for students with disabilities across all participating districts. This commitment is grounded in the belief that special education is a service designed to meet the unique needs of each student and not a place.
“All students are successful when appropriate services and supports are provided.”
The SSA works collaboratively with member districts to ensure students receive individualized supports that promote academic achievement, functional growth, and successful transitions to post-secondary education, employment, and independent living opportunities.
Participating Districts Include:
Students referred for a special education evaluation may continue to receive interventions and supports through the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) process while evaluations are being considered or completed.
STISD Special Education Operating Procedures
Texas Dyslexia Handbook/ Manual Sobre Dyslexia
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
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
Notices
- Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES)
- Region One Education Service Center Resource: Partners in Progress - Advocating for Success in Special Education
- Senate Bill 139
- Delayed or Denied Evaluations & Compensatory Services/Evaluaciones Retrasadas o Denegadas & Servicios Compensatorios
- SB 2075
Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES)
Region One Education Service Center Resource: Partners in Progress - Advocating for Success in Special Education
Senate Bill 139
Delayed or Denied Evaluations & Compensatory Services/Evaluaciones Retrasadas o Denegadas & Servicios Compensatorios
SB 2075
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: 956.260.2265 | 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: Annabel Munoz, M.Ed. CSC
Half Day Programs Supervisor
Phone: 956.260.2260 | Email: annabel.munoz@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: Brianna Estrada
Phone: 956.260.2265 | E-mail: brianna.estrada@stisd.net
SHARS/Special Education Clerk: Phoenix Castro
Phone: 956.260.2265 | E-mail: phoenix.castro@stisd.net
Management Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Calendar
South Texas ISD
Back-2-School Kick-Off (PA, RSA)
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Preparatory Academy, Rising Scholars Academy
South Texas ISD
Back-2-School Kick-Off (SA, VA)
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Science Academy, Virtual Academy
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HP, MP, PA, RSA, SA, VA
