Silsbee ISD Special Education

05/07/2025

Region 5 is excited to bring Kevin Curtis as the keynote speaker for the Behavior Institute on June 5th, 2025. This training is going to be great for teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals. Lunch will be provided!

03/24/2025

03/05/2025

This week, Silsbee ISD is celebrating Educational Diagnostician Appreciation Week, and we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible diagnosticians who play such a vital role in supporting our students’ success!

Educational Diagnosticians work tirelessly to assess, identify, and help create the best learning plans for students who need extra support. Their expertise, compassion, and dedication make a lasting difference in the lives of students, families, and teachers alike.

Join us in showing appreciation for our amazing diagnosticians! 💙 Thank you for everything you do to help every student reach their full potential.

01/06/2025

12/05/2024

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Hosts Public Listening Session on Teacher Shortages

December 2, 2024

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a virtual listening session to hear directly from the public about how teacher shortages are affecting students with disabilities. This session will build on what was shared during the Commission’s November 15, 2024, briefing entitled, “Federal Response to Teacher Shortage Impacts on Students with Disabilities” – which featured advocates, educators, and families talking about the challenges and solutions for this issue.

The Commission wants to hear from educators, parents, students, and community members about their experiences and ideas for improving access to education for students with disabilities. The public is also invited to submit written comments as we prepare our report; submit to [email protected] no later than December 16, 2024.

DATE:

Friday, December 13, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET (Schedule subject to change)

WHO SHOULD REGISTER:

Teachers and school staff
Parents of students with disabilities
Students impacted by teacher shortages
Advocates and community members
WHY:
Teacher shortages across the United States have disproportionately affected students with disabilities, creating significant barriers to quality education and inclusive learning environments. Building on insights from the November 15 briefing, the Commission seeks to hear directly from the public to inform future findings and recommendations.

BACKGROUND:
On November 15, 2024, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights held a briefing titled “Federal Response to Teacher Shortage Impacts on Students with Disabilities.” Experts and community members talked about:

The challenges schools face in finding enough qualified teachers.
How the shortage impacts students with disabilities.
Ideas for addressing the problem.
This listening session is a chance for the public to share their own experiences and thoughts to help the Commission continue its work on this important issue.

HOW TO REGISTER AS A PARTICIPANT:

Please fill out the form in the link below:

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a virtual listening session to hear directly from the public about how teacher shortages are affecting students with disabilities. This session will build on what was shared during the Commission’s November 15, 2024 briefing entitled, "Federal Respons...

12/04/2024

SPED SAID DEC 24
Congratulations to the following SPED SAID WINNERS for DECEMBER!
Savannah Hidalgo -SMS - $5 Sonic Gift Card
Samantha Peters - SMS
Mandy Ford - SES
Sarah Gordon - SES
Sherika Williams - LRP
Megan Davenport - SES

11/20/2024

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.

Email from Region 10 Education Service Center Special Education Information, Updates, and Resources Share This Email Share This Email November 2024 Haga clic aquí para español RESOURCES Explore Speci

11/20/2024

Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) - $1,500 Grant for Parents of Students Served Through Special Education

Join us for a free statewide webinar on December 4, 2024, at 12:15 p.m. (CT). Huck Spear, Family Engagement and Outreach Coordinator at the Texas Education Agency will join us for an informative presentation on Parent Directed Special Education Services (PDSES). Over the past 4 years, more than 160,000 students have benefitted from the Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES), previously the Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) grant, which gives $1,500 online accounts to the families of public-school students served by special education in Texas. Families can use PDSES funds to purchase educational items like books, computers, and/or sensory items, and services like tutoring or therapy for their student. The presentation will provide an overview of the program, guide parents through the application process, outline the PDSES online marketplace, and address some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the program. Register here.

Over the past 4 years, more than 160,000 students have benefitted from the Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES), previously the Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) grant, which gives $1,500 online accounts to the families of public-school students served by special education...

11/04/2024

Join us for Resolving Conflicts Constructively: Informed Parents Make Informed Choices on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 12:15 p.m. CT.

Register today at
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tGH_E5INToaFPsgnGOVe2g?

Disputes arise when people care deeply yet think differently—whether at home, at work, or in planning or enacting an ARD. This webinar will present key insights to support parents and others to engage conflict strategically. We’ll open with the practical skills of listening, reframing, and negotiation, and how these can serve you as an advocate for your child’s learning. We’ll close with the essential knowledge you’ll need to understand the purposes and potential fit of available facilitation, mediation, investigation, and due process hearing options.

Special Guest: Dr. Timothy Hedeen, CADRE Senior Consultant

11/04/2024

Nov 2024 SPED SAID Newsletter