Special Programs
Learn more about Special Programs
State Compensatory Education
State Compensatory Education (SCE) funds may be used to provide a compensatory, intensive,
or accelerated instruction program that enables the students to be performing at grade
level at the conclusion of the next regular school term. Compensatory education is
defined in law as programs and/or services designed to supplement the regular education
program to directly increase the academic achievement of students identified as at
risk of dropping out of school.
State Compensatory Education Policies and Procedures Manual
McKinney-Vento Homeless Resources and Liaison
Campus Directors serve as the McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison for their campuses. To obtain information on McKinney-Vento services, nutrition services, academic program eligibility and services, after-school programs and tutoring services, and local community resources, please contact the campus liaison.
- District Contact- Nikki Hart, nhart@uttyler.edu
- Tyler campus contact – Andrew Kohls, akohls@uttyler.edu
- Longview campus contact – Rachel Hawkins, rhawkins@uttyler.edu
- Palestine campus contact– Shelly Parsons, sparsons@uttyler.edu
Parent Resources
- Resources on Special Education in Texas
- Region 7 Education Center
- Texas Project First
- Online Professional Learning Opportunities
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- Community Resources
- Legal Framework for the Child Centered Special Education Process
- Dyslexia Resources
- Understood
- Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity’s Parent Website
- Dyslexia Helpline: 1-800-232-3030
Transition
Texas Transition and Employment Guide (English and Spanish)
Local Transition Service Contacts
- Longview – (Martha) Elaine Thacker – 903-235-4390 martha.thacker@twc.state.tx.us
- Tyler – Jennifer McCurley – 903-245-7518 jennifer.mccurley@twc.state.tx.us
- Palestine – Meagan McAdams – 903-343-3838 meagan.mcadams@twc.state.tx.us
- Blind/Visual Impaired – Jennifer Johnson – 903-360-1393 jennifer.johnson@twc.state.tx.us