Special Education - Resources for Parents of Special Education Students
The New Summerfield Independent School District is committed to providing students who have specialized learning needs an educational program that supports each student in reaching his/her full potential. The instruction offered by highly qualified, certified special education teachers and licensed related service personnel is changed in content, methodology, and/or delivery of instruction to address the unique needs of the student which result from the student’s disability. The goal of special education is to ensure access of the student to the general curriculum, so that the student may meet the educational standards within the jurisdiction of the school district that apply to all children.
Child Find is a comprehensive system ensuring all children are educated to their maximum potential that is provided by the New Summerfield Independent School District.
The purpose of Child Find is to locate, identify, and evaluate infants, children and young adults who may have a developmental delay or disability.
Services at no cost to the family are available to all eligible individuals from birth through 21 years of age regardless of the severity of their disability.
If you know someone who may have a problem with learning, speech, vision, hearing, a health or physical disability which interferes with his/her education, contact the New Summerfield Independent School District.
Child Find can open a window of hope for a brighter future.
Child Find (click for more information)
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New Summerfield I.S.D. is a member of the Cherokee County Special Education Shared Services Arrangement (SSA). Through the Shared Services Arrangement, student need's are identified and serviced by individuals who are Specialists in their field of study. To visit the contacts, programs, services, and transition services offered through the Cherokee County Special Education Shared Services Arrangement, please visit the following website: Cherokee County Special Education Shared Services Arrangement (SSA).
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Special Education Updates & Parental Resources
SB 139 Notice to Parents (English)
SB 139 Notice to Parents (Español)
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Information on Special Education in Texas:
Dyslexia, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and Section 504 (English and (Español)
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Delayed or Denied Evaluations and Compensatory Services
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Student Handbook Statement:
Aiding students who have learning disabilities or who need Special Education or Section 504 Services (TEC §26.0081)
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Notice of Procedural Safeguards:
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as amended in 2004, requires schools to provide parents of a child with a disability with a notice containing a full explanation of the procedural safeguards available under IDEA and its implementing regulations. (34 C.F.R. §300.504(b))
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Parents' Guide to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Process
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Texas Transition and Employment Guide
The New Summerfield ISD Transition/Employment Designee is Megan Greenville. Mrs. Greenville's contact information is: Cherokee County Shared Services Arrangement (SSA) - 244 CR 2429, Alto, Texas 75925 - Phone: 936-858-7131 - Fax: 936-858-4382 - Email: mgreenville@alto.esc7.net
Texas Transition and Employment Guides (TEC §29.0012(e))
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Significant Disproportionality State and Federal Activity Updates:
Significant Disproportionality Updates
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Website for Parents of Younger Children with Special Needs
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Dyslexia Resources:
The Dyslexia Handbook (English)
The Dyslexia Handbook Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (New as of August 9, 2024)
Overview of Special Education for Parents (English)(Updated August 24, 2023)
Overview of Special Education for Parents (Español)(Updated August 24, 2023)
The form is also available on the SPEDTex website.
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
Live Chat: Special Education Resources
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For additional information regarding Special Education, please contact the Region VII Education Service Center:
Education Service Center: Region VII Education Service Center
Contact's Name: Beverly Beran
Telephone Number: 903-988-6910
Email Address: Email Bevery Beran