Specialized Supports-Complex Needs

ESC 18 is dedicated to providing quality information, education, and resources to parents, professionals, and school personnel involved in the lives of individuals with complex needs.

General information about complex access needs and consultation regarding specific issues are available to parents, individual school districts and/ or campuses upon request. Requests may be made to Malina Roux by phone 432-561-4323 or email malina.roux@esc18.net 

Professional development opportunities are presented in a variety of formats including workshops, professional presentations, make-and-take work sessions, online training, and conference information.  ESC 18 encourages parent participation in all our trainings, and workshop fees are waived for parents of students with disabilities.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Check ESC Workshop System for upcoming workshops

RESOURCES AND LINKS

National Resources

• OSEP Ideas https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.htmlThat Work: See Resources
• Disability Resources from the Department of Labor
• National Center for Special Education Research

Family Resources

• Texas Special Olympics
• Texas Parent to Parent
• Partners Resource Network: PEN Project
• SPEDTex Parent Information Center
• The Texas Legal Framework
• TEA: SPED Family Resources

TEA Resources

• Texas SPED Support Website: Significant Cognitive Disabilities
• STAAR ALT Resources
  • STAAR ALT 2 Participation Requirements (English)
  • STAAR ALT 2 Participation Requirements (Spanish)

Academic Resources

• Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
• Math for Students with Significant Disabilities Training Modules
• Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) for Students with Complex Needs (Module)
• Texas SPED Support:Monthly Instructional Guides
• Visual Impairment Resources
• Deafblind Resources
• Deaf/Hard of Hearing Resources
• Assistive Technology

Malina Roux

Educational Consultant - Special Education Support, Complex Access Needs, Autism, Early Childhood Special Ed.

432.561.4323

malina.roux@esc18.net