Special Education

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

Mary Rivera, Josefa Rodriguez, Lourdes Rodriguez and Angela Neaves

Teacher Assistant Special Ed ECSE

mary.rivera@austinisd.org

Teacher Assistant Special Ed ECSE Bilingual

josefa.rodriguez@austinisd.org

Teacher Special Ed Early Childhood Bilingual

lourdes.m.rodriguez@austinisd.org

Teacher Special Ed Early Childhood

angela.neaves@austinisd.org

Patricia Terry, Evelin Perez, Alejandra Negrete, Josefina Ochoa

Goal: The Life Skills program incorporates an academic, functional, and developmental curriculum designed for students whose needs cannot be met solely in the general education environment. The Life Skills program provides an environment which allows for learning that is individualized, appropriate to each student's developmental and functional level, and supports the unique needs of students. All students receive instruction through the Life Skills program are an integral part of their school community and receive instruction in their least restrictive environment (LRE).

Academic instruction is the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) based using the TEKS essence statements and vertical alignment. The anticipated outcomes for each student is to ensure functional outcomes that are sustainable after the student graduates by providing a positive environment which prepares students to live as independently as possible, work, enjoy life, contribute to their community, and be lifelong learners.

About each team member:

Patricia Terry, Special Education Teacher.

Eveline Perez, Paraprofessional. I love to play soccer during my free time. Also, I enjoy baking and spending time with my family and friends.

Alejandra Negrete, Paraprofessional.

Josefina Ochoa, Paraprofessional. I enjoy cooking, dancing, and spending time with my family.