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Special Education Support Liaison

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Special Education Liaisons

Region 18 Special Education Liaisons are part of a statewide team that collaborates with Texas Education Agency (TEA) to help districts and charter schools improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities.

The liaisons provide direct support and training on key compliance and accountability topics, including:

  • Accountability & Monitoring: Differentiated Monitoring and Support (DMS), Results Driven Accountability (RDA), Significant Disproportionality (SD), Cyclical & Targeted Monitoring.
  • Planning & Improvement: Strategic Support Plans (SSP), Corrective Action Plans (CAP), and State Performance Plans (SPP).
  • Compliance: Folder Review, Self-Assessment, and Legal Framework

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We share stories representing our passion for Special Education, elevating the conversations, one story at a time. As Texas Special Education Liaisons, our mission is not only to share, but to connect resources highlighting the special education community across the state. SPED Talk can be accessed via Apple Podcast, Spotify, and iHeart Radio. 

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We share stories representing our passion for Special Education, elevating the conversation, one story at a time. As Texas Special Education Liaisons, our mission is not only to share, but to connect resources highlighting the special education community across the state. SPED Talk can be accessed via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart Radio.

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Resources to understand your child’s disability and rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and to promote collaboration for effective services to children with disabilities in our state.

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Sharla Gersbach

Special Education Liaison

432.567.3254

sharla.gersbach@esc18.net

Katrena Goodman

Special Education Liaison

432.567.3217

katrena.goodman@esc18.net

Marissa King

Strategic Integration Liaison 

432-657-3214

marissa.king@esc18.net