SMACS Special Programs & Special Education Departments
(361) 358-5601 X 1510
(361) 358-5601 X 1565
(361) 358-5601 X 1290
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(361) 358-5601 X 1565
(361) 358-5601 X 1290
(361) 358-5601 X 1510
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
Texas Education Code (TEC) §38.003 defines dyslexia in the following way:
“Dyslexia” means a disorder of constitutional origin manifested by a difficulty in learning to read, write, or spell, despite conventional instruction, adequate intelligence, and sociocultural opportunity.
“Related disorders” include disorders similar to or related to dyslexia, such as:
o developmental auditory imperceptions
o dysphasia
o specific developmental dyslexia
o developmental dysgraphia
o developmental spelling disability.
The International Dyslexia Association defines dyslexia in the following way: (Adopted by the International Dyslexia Association Board of Directors, November 12, 2002)
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.
Special Education Legal Documents:
See Downloadable Resources (English & Spanish) below for links to Dyslexia Handbooks and related disorders
2023_Dyslexia_Parent_Info (pps)
DownloadThe Texas Transition Guide is a living document and will update regularly by TEA/STPSRN statewide lead.
Contact Stan Simonson for any other questions you may have. 361-358-5601 ext. 1270
http://www.texastransition.org/
The Texas Transition and Employment Guide provides youth, young adults, parents and professionals with secondary transition resources to facilitate a young person’s progress towards post-secondary goals to education, employment, and community living.
Congratulations Ms Esquivel!!
Marissa Esquivel
Director of Special Education Programs SMACS
2021 Dyslexia Handbook Important Changes (pdf)
Download2021 Dyslexia Handbook Spanish (pdf)
Download2021 Dyslexia and Related Disorders Update (pdf)
Download2021 Dyslexia Related Disorders Important Changes Spanish (pdf)
DownloadCompensatory Services English & Spanish (pdf)
DownloadGifted and Talented State Plan English (pdf)
DownloadGifted and Talented State Plan Spanish (pdf)
DownloadNotice of Procedural Safeguards English (pdf)
DownloadNotice of Procedural Safeguards Spanish (pdf)
DownloadAdmissions Review and Dismissal Guide English (pdf)
DownloadAdmissions Review and Dismissal Guide Spanish (pdf)
DownloadSection 504 Fact Sheet English (pdf)
DownloadSection 504 Facet Sheet Spanish (pdf)
DownloadIDEA English (pdf)
DownloadIDEA Spanish (pdf)
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Mailing: 507 N. Filmore, Beeville, Texas 78102
Phone: (361) 358-5601
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