Parents, you can find information regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Dyslexia, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 here:
Resources on Special Education in Texas
Contact Person for Special Education Referrals:
District contact:
Kelly Hobbs, Director of Special Education/Section 504
(903) 856-3628 Extension 1100
Campus Contacts to begin the Special Education referral process (Including an evaluation for Dyslexia)
Special Programs Coordinator/Administrators:
Primary Campus (903) 856-6482: Ashlee Perry, Aperry@pittsburgisd.net
Elementary Campus (903) 856-6472: Dawn Kennington, Dkennington@pittsburgisd.net
Intermediate Campus (903) 855-3395: Katie Smith, Ksmith@pittsburgisd.net
Junior High Campus (903) 856-6432: Johnna Owen, Jowen@pittsburgisd.net
High School Campus (903) 856-3646: Jessica Ramsey, Jramsey@pittsburgisd.net
Additional Resources:
Rights:
Notice of Procedural Safegurds -English
Aviso Sobre Procedim ient osde Prot ección- Spanish
Parent's Guide to the ARD Process- English
Guía Para Padres del Proceso de Admisión, Repaso, y Retiro - Spanish
The Legal Framework for the Child-Centered Special Education Process and includes the link to local school board policies and Operating Guidelines
(District # is 032-902)
Texas Special Education Information Center
https://www.spedtex.org/
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.
Partners Resource Network
SB139 Notice
ENGLISH – SPANISH
Compensatory Services
ENGLISH – SPANISH
Notice of Procedural Safeguards & Parent's Guide to the ARD Process