Cherie M. Emmons, M.ED., CALT
Special Programs/Special Education
361-294-5381
cemmons@saritaschool.net

The district provides special programs for gifted and talented students, bilingual student, migrant students, students with limited English proficiency, dyslexic students, and students with disabilities.

Any questions about eligibility requirements as well as programs and services offered in the district or by other organizations you can contact Mrs. Cherie Emmons at cemmons@saritaschool.net or by calling the school 361-294-5381.

Resources/Links

Student Handbook Statements:

Aiding Students Who Have Learning Difficulties or Who Need Special Education or Section 504 Services

Cómo Ayudar Aquellos Estudiantes que Tienen Dificultades de Aprendizaje o Precisan Servicios de Educación Especial o de la Sección 504  

Dyslexia and Related Disorders
TEA page with resources to assist in identifying and providing services for students with dyslexia and related disorders in Texas schools.

Dyslexia Handbook Update 2021
Effective February 10,  2022
 

The Dyslexia Handbook 2021 Update:
IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR FAMILIES TO UNDERSTAND

Actualización del manual de dislexia 2021:
CAMBIOS IMPORTANTES QUE LAS FAMILIAS DEBEN ENTENDER

Delayed or Denied Evaluations & Compensatory Services
Evaluaciones Retrasadas o Denegadas & Servicios Compensatorios

The Legal Framework for the Child-Centered Special Education Process

Operating Procedures for Special Education Services

Procedural Safeguards

Procedimientos de Protección

Resources -Texas Education Agency
(Information regarding Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Dyslexia, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Section 504)

SB 139 Updates in Special Education

SB 139 Actualizaciones en Educación Especial

Transitions and Employment Guide

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

Live Chat: www.spedtex.org