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La Joya Independent School District

Educational Excellence the Right of Every Student

Special Education

special education

 

Mission Statement:

The Special Education Department of La Joya ISD is dedicated to providing comprehensive support, specialized programs, and inclusive learning environments to meet the diverse needs of all students. In alignment with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Dyslexia services, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and Section 504, we ensure that students receive individualized instruction and appropriate accommodations at no cost to parents. Our primary goal is to enhance student achievement by expanding educational opportunities and fostering an inclusive setting where students can learn alongside their non-disabled peers, empowering them to reach their full potential.

Vision Statement:

We envision a future where every student, regardless of their abilities or challenges, has access to a high-quality education tailored to their unique needs. By embracing early identification, evidence-based interventions, and strong partnerships with families and educators, we strive to create an equitable and inclusive learning environment. Through innovation, advocacy, and collaboration, we aim to remove barriers to learning, promote self-advocacy, and equip students with the skills necessary to succeed in school and beyond.

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§504/GEH/Dyslexia & RtI 

Our department works with all of the district schools to ensure eligible students receive appropriate accommodations and/or services.

Section 504 

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights statute that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. The Office of Civil Rights (OCR), a component of the U.S. Department of Education, enforce Section 504.  Section 504 regulations require a school district to provide a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to each qualified student with a disability who is in the school district’s jurisdiction, regardless of the nature or severity of the disability. Section 504 requires districts to provide students with disabilities appropriate services and accommodations designed to meet their individual needs to the same extent as the needs of students without disabilities are met.
 

  • Section 504

Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological 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. International Dyslexia Association, 2002

  • Dyslexia Fact
  • Department Newsletters
  • Staff and Parent Resources
  • Parent's Corner

Response to Intervention

The Response to Intervention (RtI) process is a multi-step approach to providing services and interventions to students who struggle with learning and/or behavior. The progress students make at each stage of intervention is closely monitored. Results of this monitoring are used to make decisions about the need for further research-based instruction and/or intervention in general education.  

General Education Homebound

The General Education Homebound (GEH) program serves students expected to be confined at home or hospital beside for a medical condition for a minimum of four consecutive or cumulative weeks.  This medical condition must be documented by a physician licensed to practice in the United States.

Child Find

Pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the La Joya Independent School District has a duty to identify, refer, evaluate and if eligible, provide a free, appropriate public education to disabled students.  For additional information about the rights of parents of eligible children, or for answers to any questions you might have about identification, evaluation and placement into Section 504 services, please contact:

Diagnosticians

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Our Educational Diagnosticians are dedicated specialists committed to understanding our student’s unique learning profile. By conducting comprehensive evaluations and analyzing academic data, they help identify a student's individual strengths and specific areas of need. Working in close partnership with parents, teachers, and administrators, our diagnosticians translate complex assessment results into actionable instructional strategies. Their goal is to ensure that every learner has the necessary tools, accommodations, and support systems to overcome obstacles and thrive in the classroom.

Texas Transition and Employment Guide

Information on statewide services and programs that assist in the transition to life outside of the public school system. This guide includes transition services; employment and supported employment services; social security programs; community and long-term services and support; postsecondary educational programs and services; information sharing with health and human services agencies and providers; guardianship, alternatives to guardianship, including a supported decision-making agreement under Chapter 1357, Estates Code; self-advocacy, person-directed planning, and self-determination; and contact information for all relevant state agencies.

Parent Resources

Parent Directed Special Education Services (PDSES)

The PDSES Program is a first-come, first-served one-time only grant. If you have previously been awarded a PDSES or SSES account, you will not be eligible to apply again. Before you apply, please make sure your student meets the eligibility criteria

Compensatory Services

Child Find

Child Find FAQ  Búsqueda de Ninos Preguntas Frecuentes

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IDEA, Dyslexia, MTSS, and Section 504

Notice of Procedural Safeguards

Student Handbook Statement

Video/Audio Recording Forms

SB 139 Notice to Families

Significant Disproportionality

Other Resources

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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