Special Education Services

Research-Based Support for Exceptional Learners & the Educators Who Serve Them

ESC Region 12 offers expert technical assistance and professional development opportunities to support LEA's and their staff in meeting the needs of students receiving Special Education services. This includes support on complying with state and federal legislative requirements and training staff and administrators to ensure that all their students have the opportunity to be successful. 

  • Contact:

    Stephanie Londenberg

    (254) 297-1155

     

     

    ESC Region 12 provides support to assistive technology specialists, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, therapy assistants, and special/general education teachers to improve outcomes for students whose special needs require the use of assistive technology.

    Support includes: 

    • Research-based professional development
    • Consultative/professional assistance
    • Preview/loan library for assistive technology devices and software

     

     

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  • Contact:

    Monica Johnson

    (254) 297-1158

     


    ESC Region 12 provides professional development and technical assistance supporting students with disabilities in the area of behavior.  

     

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  • Contact:

    Ross Caraway

    (254) 297-2939

     

     

    ESC Region 12 provides Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) that is designed to provide the best possible care, welfare, safety, and security of students and staff during crisis situations. This person-centered behavior management process provides professionals with strategies to prevent and de-escalate medium to high-risk behavior using both restrictive and non-restrictive methods.

  • Contact:

    Stephanie Londenberg

    (254) 297-1155

     

     

    ESC Region 12 provides support to teachers, assistants, interpreters, and districts in order to improve outcomes for students who have been identified as deaf or hard of hearing. 

     

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  • Contact:

    Teresa Chavez

    (254) 297-1134



    ESC Region 12 offers teachers and administrators specific training and consultative services in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, and evidence-based practices in Early Childhood Education. 

     

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  • Contact:

    Janeia Vorderkunz

    (254) 297-1282

     

     

    ESC Region 12 provides professional development and technical assistance to districts in the area of facilitated IEP meetings.


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  • Contact:

    Konnette Koen

    (254) 297-1159

     

     

    ESC Region 12 offers teachers and administrators specific training, coaching, and consultative services in the areas of inclusion, accommodations and modifications, service delivery models, grading and progress monitoring, Standards Based IEPs, and effective instruction for students with specific learning disabilities.


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  • Contact:

    Teresa Chavez

    (254) 297-1134

     

     

    ESC Region 12 provides professional development and technical assistance to parents, teachers, administrators, community agencies and community members, in order to improve the satisfaction of parents with a child receiving special education services. 

     

    Statewide Parent Resources

     

    Statewide Webinars

     

    Surrogate Parent Training

  • Contact:

    Stephanie Londenberg

    (254) 297-1155



    ESC Region 12 provides support to occupational therapists, physical therapists, therapy assistants, and personnel assigned roles in the provision of assistive technology in order to improve outcomes for students whose special needs require the provision of related services and in meeting the requirements of state and federal regulations.

     

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  • Contact:

    Chris Griffin

    (254) 297-1163

     

     

    ESC Region 12 supports Special Education leaders from each district, SSA and Charter School within the region, providing professional development, technical assistance, and consultative/professional services in the areas of SpEd leadership, compliance, and residential facility monitoring.

  • Contacts:

    Chris Griffin

    (254) 297-1163

    Lisa McKinnon

    (254) 297-1183



    ESC Region 12 provides technical assistance and professional development to all ESC Region 12 LEAs and Charter Schools, addressing eGrants, MOE, and IDEA funding accountability.

    Special Education Funding Live Binder

  • Contacts:

    Haily Rambo (Logistics/Security/Accountability)

    (254) 297-1227

    Crystal Robinson (STAAR Accessibility & Accommodations)

    (254) 297-1217

    Cindy Kososki (STAAR Alt 2)

    (254) 297-1152

    Faith Foster (EL/TELPAS)

    (254) 297-1247

     

     

    ESC Region 12 provides professional development and expert assistance to educators in the area of assessment of students including those with disabilities, including allowable and appropriate accommodations, eligibility, and administration of STAAR, STAAR Alt 2, and TELPAS. 

     

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  • Contact:

    Monica Johnson

    (254) 297-1158



    ESC Region 12 provides professional development and technical assistance addressing increasing graduation rates, decreasing drop-out rates, preparing students as they transition to post-school opportunities, and on compliance for State Performance Plan Indicators 1, 2, 13 and 14.

     

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  • Contact:

    Michele Craig

    (254) 297-1145

     


    ESC Region 12 provides professional education and technical assistance to educators of the Visually Impaired and orientation and mobility specialists.

     

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  • 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.

    Call: 1-855-773-3839 and/or click below.

    SPEDTex

 

*For specific services addressed, please click on the "Our Services" tab above.

Special Education Services
NAME
SERVICES
PHONE
EMAIL
Crisis Intervention (CPI)
(254) 297-2939
Visual Impairments, Low Incidence Disabilities, Deafblind
(254) 297-1145
Strategic Integration Liaison - MTSS
(254) 297-2944
Director, Leadership & Compliance, Accountability
(254) 297-1163
Behavior for Students with Disabilities, Transition
(254) 297-1158
Secretary/Support Staff
(254) 297-1149
Special Education Liaison, Inclusive Services
(254) 297-1159
Autism, Low Incidence Disabilities, STAAR Alt 2
(254) 297-1152
Speech-Language Pathology, AT, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Related Services
(254) 297-1155
Dyslexia Services
(254) 297-2943
Secretary/Support Staff
(254) 297-1147
Response to Intervention, MTSS, 504, State Assessment Accessibility
(254) 297-1217
Special Education Liaison
(254) 297-2947
Department Assistant/Support Staff
(254) 297-1165
Evaluation, Child Find, Legal Framework
(254) 297-1282
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  • Legal Framework
    This service is to assist local district and charter school special education personnel in providing a free, appropriate public education to all students with special needs. Federal and state laws and regulations are emphasized in this process.

       

    TEA Special Education Webinars and Newsletters
    The Division of Special Education Programs hosts webinars on a regular basis to provide the most current information regarding special education in Texas. In addition, monthly special education newsletters are archived in the drop-down below and contain timely announcements, important upcoming dates, and recently posted resources from across TEA related to special education in Texas.

     

    TEA Special Education Guidance and Q&A Documents
    TEA provides technical assistance guidance documents that address several special education program areas and topics. TEA also provides some Q&A documents for some passed legislation and additional topics.

     

    TEA State Performance Plan Indicators (SPPI)
    TEA collects data from LEAs for the State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR). LEAs are required to report data on sixteen State Performance Plan Indicators (SPPIs) identified by OSEP.

     

    TEA Review and Support Resources
    TEA provides resources to help support LEA's in understanding the Differentiated Monitoring and Support System. These resources include DMS overview modules, support using the self assessment, and development of Strategic Support Plans (SSP).

     

    SpEd Leadership Resources Website

    This site is a joint project of the twenty Texas ESC's working together to provide guidance on special education topics that support new directors and provide consistent information across the state. Aspects of the collaborative include: 

    • Live Calendar: Updated and maintained with critical deadlines and reminders
    • Spotlight Topics: These topics reference a wide range of special education aspects, including but not limited to funding, accountability, child find, behavior, and more.
    • Timeline Topics: These topics highlight time sensitive items on a yearly and quarterly basis.

    Monthly share slides can be found HERE.

     

    OSEP/OCR Policy Letters and Policy Support Documents

    OSEP’s policy letters provide written guidance and clarification regarding implementation of the IDEA. OSEP typically issues these letters in response to specific questions raised by parents, educators, representatives of advocacy organizations, state educational agencies, early intervention programs and their providers, and other interested parties. OSEP also issues broader written guidance in the form of memos, Dear Colleague Letters, or frequently asked questions (FAQ) documents, as determined appropriate, based on information gathered through OSEP’s oversight of implementation of the IDEA by state educational agencies and Part C lead agencies, stakeholder-identified needs for clarification of the IDEA’s provisions, and needs identified due to new statutory or regulatory provisions or court cases.

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    Transition Guides

     

    A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities

    This federal guide, issued by OSERS, the Rehabilitation Services Administration, and the Office of Special Education Programs to advance efforts in ensuring that all students and youth with disabilities are equipped with the skills and knowledge to be engaged in the 21st century workforce.

     

    Pathways: The Texas Transition & Employment Guide to a Successful Life After High School for Students with Disabilities

    This state guide, issued by the Transition Network and TEA, assists students with disabilities and their parents in planning for adult life.

     

    Texas Foster Care & Student Success Resource Guide

    This guide and training manual contains a variety of key research-based topics and calls attention to important matters related to the education of students in foster care, including those receiving special education services. The guide also promotes best practices and contains numerous tips, tools, resources, and links to more information.

     

    Special Education Dispute Resolution Handbook

    TEA designed the Special Education Dispute Resolution Handbook to assist parents, school officials, and other interested parties with understanding TEA's special education dispute resolution system. The handbook is not intended to be legal advice. 

    TEA Dispute Resolution Handbook

     

    CRCG Referral Form

The calendar above is maintained by our ESC/TEA Special Education Liaisons around the state. For more details, including how to sync this calendar with yours, click HERE.
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