Special Education Department
Special Education Department
(915) 780-6570
The Education Service Center - Region 19 Special Education Department provides technical assistance and training to school districts and charter schools to develop, implement and evaluate services and programs for students with disabilities and their families.
The goal of the Special Education Administration services is to assist districts and charter schools to meet the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act and the state regulations including the Commissioner's Rules. Services provided include a monthly Special Education Administrators Network meeting that provides the opportunity for special education administrators and leaders to network.
The network meetings include:
- Updates and discussions related to student performance
- Accountability
- Legal updates
- Federal and State Initiatives
Information is provided to LEAs in the development of special education funding applications, reports, and procurement of other funds. Training and technical assistance are provided to school districts and charter schools in the Performance-based Monitoring System, the State Performance Plan, and implementing a continuous improvement process. ESC Special Education staff collaborate with the Texas Education Agency to promote and implement state leadership initiatives and activities.
We encourage you to visit our project links and connect with the Special Education Department staff here at ESC-19. We look forward to meeting and serving you.
Juan Alderete, M.Ed.
Department Director
(915) 780-6570
Sandie Colon
Administrative Assistant
(915) 780-6565