ESC Region 19 Sped Dept

The PDSES application window is now open! If your child is enrolled in a Texas public school and receives special education services, you may be eligible to receive this one-time $1,500 online grant. Learn more here: bit.ly/4igeYhD

@MaestroDeLaPena Congratulations! Besides the immediate classroom application, you’ll have the opportunity to share what you learn with colleagues, your school, and even your district. That multiplies the impact—one fellowship can influence many educators and students.

Excited to share I’ve been selected as a 2026 Fund for Teachers Fellow! I’ll go to Sweden, France & England to study inclusive autism education models & bring global best practices back to my students & school community Grateful for the opportunity #FFTFellow #SpecialEducation

The PDSES application window will be open from April 1-30. If your child is enrolled in a Texas public school and receives special education services, you may be eligible to receive this one-time $1,500 online grant. Learn more here: bit.ly/4igeYhD

Spending the day with teachers from @ClintISD learning about @MHFirstAidUSA for young people here at @ESCRegion19 in our beautiful @StarlightEvtCtr #WeR19 #YMHFA

Honored to be asked to share some mental health resources for parents at @Socorro_HS1 on April 1st and privileged to be able to share this info as one @SocorroISD Bulldog parent to others! Thanks for the opportunity! 🐾#BULLDOGNATION

Check out the March SPEDTex Newsletter! English: conta.cc/47BqobY Spanish: conta.cc/40nEgCU

Do you have questions about special education? Give SPEDTex a call at 1-855-773-3839 or chat with a live consultant at spedtex.org. We are here for you!

Do you have questions about how schools in Texas locate, evaluate, and identify all children in need of special education? Check out the Child Find page on SPEDTex: spedtex.org/child-find

The SPEDTex resource locator can help you find answers to your questions. bit.ly/3O2krtN

Connect with SPEDTex. Join our mailing list to receive special education updates as well as the opportunity to volunteer to participate in one of our focus groups. spedtex.org/families

Join us for a free statewide webinar on February 25, 2026 at 12:15 p.m. (CT) to learn more about high school graduation considerations and options for students served by special education in Texas. English: bit.ly/49JCvEf Spanish: bit.ly/4qCIaDw

Experiencing #SensoryStrategies at @Loya_Primary90 #WeR19

Have you started thinking about when your child with a disability transitions to life after public school? SPEDTex has a Transition Planning Resources page that provides information for families about this important topic! spedtex.org/transition-pla…

Spending the afternoon at @Loya_Primary90 talking about better understanding students on the Autism Spectrum. Supporting teachers in @SanElizarioISD and throughout the rest of @ESCRegion19 is what we do! #WeR19

Do you have questions about special education? Give SPEDTex a call at 1-855-773-3839 or chat with a live consultant at spedtex.org. We are here for you!

Did you know that SPEDTex offers the Notice of Procedural Safeguards in over 30 languages? Download a copy today! spedtex.org/families

Did you miss our recent statewide webinar with TEA? Learn more about the $1,500 Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) grant by watching here: spedtex.org/learn

Is your student with a disability learning to drive? This guide from the Texas Education Agency helps families and students consider the options available through Texas Driving with Disability. English: bit.ly/3ZKVRp4 Spanish: bit.ly/3TTp2Cy

Keynote address and first round of breakout sessions are in the books! More to come. #WeR19 #Behavior26

Over 500 educators and parents are gathered for the ESC19 Behavior Conference today, centered on this year’s theme, “Connection Before Content,” emphasizing trust, belonging, and authentic engagement as the foundation of learning. #WeR19 #MentalHealth #PBIS