Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions parents make, especially when looking for programs that understand and support kids with disabilities. Our Guide to Education for Kids with Differences and Disabilities in El Paso is here to make that process easier.
Communities in Schools
CIS of El Paso provides opportunities for students to improve in the areas of academics, behavior, and attendance for a higher stay in school rate. For over 37 years, we have been and are still the only school-based, not-for-profit organization presenting dropout prevention services in El Paso County.
1401 Pendale, Ste 300. El Paso, TX. 79936.
Tel: (915) 593-7317
Early Matters El Paso
The El Paso Collaborative for Academic Excellence (EPCAE), based at The University of Texas at El Paso, is a broad-based, citywide collaboration of education, business and civic leaders that has worked for 25 years to transform the PreK-16 educational pipeline and ensure academic success for all young El Pasoans.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earlymatters.elpaso
Education Service Region 19, Special Education Department
Education Service Center-Region 19 is dedicated to supporting Early Childhood Special Education Stakeholders and promoting evidence-based practices in early childhood settings for three-to-five year old children.
Project HIGHER
El Paso Community College (EPCC) has implemented a pilot program, under the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD), Project HIGHER, to address this need. Project HIGHER is an innovative program that assists individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ages 18-25) in El Paso County to complete a level-one certificate at EPCC and find employment in their area of study.
Valle Verde Campus, Room: C112
(915) 831-2426
SPEDTex Information Center
We provide information and resources that can help you understand your child’s disability, your rights, and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and facilitate collaboration that supports the development and delivery of services to children with disabilities in our state.
