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Special Education

The Department of Special Education provides a continuum of instructional and related services that includes Academic Supports, Behavioral Supports, Related Services, and Speech Therapy. Special education services are governed by the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and regulations outlined by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Alvin ISD is committed to providing a Free and Appropriate Public Education to ensure all students with disabilities make educational progress in their least restrictive environment.

Elizabeth Lawson
Director of Special Education
P: 281-245-4180
Email Elizabeth Lawson

Riva WestbrookAnderson
Assistant Director of Special Education
P: 281-245-2645
Email Riva WestbrookAnderson

Vicki Maliszewski
Secretary 
P: 281-245-2451
Email Vicki Maliszewski

Josie Garcia
Records Clerk
P: 281-245-2809
Email Jose Garcia

Meet Our Staff

Links and Information

Resources

SPEDTex

The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) provides resources and interactive features for increasing family awareness of disabilities and special education processes, with the goal of improving partnerships between schools and families. 

Contact Information: 
Live Chat: SpedTex website
Phone: 1-855-773-3839
Email: Email SpedTex

SSES Supplemental Funding

SSES Servicios Suplementarios de Educación Especial

SPED TEX Logo

ARD

“ARD” is an acronym for Admission, Review and Dismissal. An ARD meeting is a meeting of a group of people who help to determine whether or not a student is eligible for special education and develops the Individual Education Program (IEP) for eligible students.

ARD Guide-English
ARD Guide-Spanish

Information from TEA

Texas Education Agency Resources
Legal Framework
Procedural Safeguards-English
Procedural Safeguards-Spanish
Transition & Employment Guide-English
Transition & Employment Guide-Spanish