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    Matagorda Independent School District

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    • SpedTex logoThe 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

      Live Chat: www.spedtex.org

       

       

      Legal Framework Documents - Matagorda ISD

      https://framework.esc18.net/display/Webforms/ESC18-FW-Category.aspx?DT=G&LID=en
       

      Notice of Procedural Safeguards

      English
      Spanish

       

      Delayed or Denied Evaluations & Compensatory Services

      English
      Spanish

      https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/Comp_Services_One_Pager_Sept_2021_ACC.pdf
       
       

      Resources on Special Education in Texas

      The documents linked here have been created as general resources for families on Dyslexia and MTSS. Available in both English and Spanish. 

      https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/special-education/resources
       

      Notice of Procedural Safeguards

      The Notice of Procedural Safeguards explains the rights and responsibilities of parents under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  Parents must be provided this document once a year and with the following circumstances:

      • Upon initial referral or on request for evaluation; 
      • Upon the first occurrence of the filing of a due process hearing complaint or special education complaint during a school year; 
      • Upon a disciplinary change of placement; or
      • Upon a request by a parent. 
        https://childfindtx.tea.texas.gov/ARD_safeguards.html
       

      Senate Bill 139 Notice to Families

      Delayed or Denied Evaluations & Compensatory Services

      Notice to Families - English Version
      Notice to Families - Spanish Version

      https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/news-and-multimedia/correspondence/taa-letters/senate-bill-139-notice-to-families

       

      Transition Guide - English & Spanish

      Click for resources that have been created by the Student-Centered Transitions Network (SCTN) to assist educators with implementing quality transition services for students with disabilities. Available here in English and Spanish. 

      https://www.texastransition.org/apps/pages/texas-transition-and-employment-guide
       
       

      Dyslexia Handbook

      Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders

      click here to download
      2021 Dyslexia Handbook - Important Changes for Families (English)   (Spanish)
      Notice of Procedural Safeguards (English)   (Spanish)
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    P.O. Box 657, Matagorda, TX 77457
    979-863-7693 979-863-2230 barbara.marchbanks@matagordaisd.org
    In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, the district does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law in providing education services, activities, and programs, including Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
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