Greetings everyone! Spring is in the air!

It is hard to believe that March is already here. It won’t be long before the warm weather arrives. I want to personally invite you to the Transition Night here at the Learner Support Center. All information is listed below.

As you are aware, home-to-school communication is an important factor in your child’s success in school. I posted this information last year and I do think that this is as important now as it was then.

HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEED

• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• Do not let your child stay home unless she is truly sick. Keep in mind complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, or school counselors for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent
• Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.

All your efforts and parental involvement is a direct correlation to your child’s success, so again, we say THANK YOU! We continue to seek your support and assistance with reminding your child of their role and responsibilities while in school: Come to school prepared to learn, follow CCISD school rules, and ALWAYS remain Safe, Respectful, and Responsible. Let’s continue to do our best!!

Don't forget to check out our Calendar of Events listed at https://www.ccisd.net/specialservices. More events will be added as we continue to collaborate with you and find out what your needs are. Thanks for all that you do to help us grow and for your continued support! Remember that

We Are Here For You!!!

As always, if we can be of service to you, please reach out via the link in the newsletter, by emailing sped@ccisd.net, or contacting us through our Parent Resource Center Specialist (Penny Sweeney) at 281-284-0751. We are here for you!

***The information provided in this newsletter is gathered from a variety of sources and is not sponsored by, nor affiliated with CCISD. The information is provided for your information and review.

If translation is needed for the Newsletter:

On the right-hand column under Accessibility, click on Translate and choose desired language.

Si se necesita traducción para el Boletín:

En la columna de la derecha, abajo en donde dice Accessibility, haga clic en Traducir y elija el idioma deseado

Dr. Michele Staley

CCISD Executive Director of Special Services

Dear Parents,

We have a few fundraisers coming up to help support our Transition events.

We would love to have your support and please spread the word. 🙂

Make sure to tell your server/cashier when you order that you would like to participate in the fundraiser for CCISD Special Services.

See attached flyers in English and Spanish, summary below:

Wednesday, March 5th, between 4-8 p.m.:

• Freddy's - 2795 GULF FREEWAY S., LEAGUE CITY, TX 77573

• Dave's Hot Chicken - 148 El Dorado Blvd. Suite 110 Webster, TX 77598

Saturday, March 15th, ALL DAY

• Mod Pizza @ 820 BAY AREA BLVD, SUITE 500A
  WEBSTER, TX 77598 (between Gulf frwy and Hwy 3)

Monday, March 17th, ALL DAY (flyer pending - will send out soon)

• Red Robbin @ 18830 Gulf Freeway, Friendswood, TX 77546

Coffee Chat

2024-2025

Coffee Chats: All sessions held on specified Thursday mornings: See below for topic and date
Time: 9 am-10 am

Please enter through the main front entrance and sign in at the front desk.

Follow signs to the Parent Resource Center Rm. 1038

Power Hour

Power Hour: All sessions held on specified Thursday evenings: See below for topic and date

Please enter through the side door by the tennis courts and follow signs to the Parent Resource Center Rm. 1038

Where:
CCISD Learner Support Center
2903 Falcon Pass
Houston, Texas 77062

Register at https://www.ccisd.net/specialservices#parent-resource-center

Celebrating Educational Diagnosticians Week – March 3-7, 2025!

We’re excited to recognize Educational Diagnosticians Week in Texas, happening March 3-7, 2025! Clear Creek ISD is fortunate to have 36 dedicated Educational Diagnosticians who provide invaluable support to our students, staff, families, and community.

These professionals play a vital role in identifying students' learning needs, collaborating with educators and families, and ensuring every child receives the resources necessary to succeed. Their expertise and dedication help shape brighter futures for our students.

This week, we encourage you to join us in showing appreciation for their hard work and commitment. Click here to send a message of gratitude to your child’s or school’s Educational Diagnostician!

When a child struggles to read, parents and educators want to do everything possible to help that child keep up with his or her peers and be successful in school. But as much as we want that to happen overnight, that is not how it usually works. It can take years of hard work, even with the best teachers and instruction. Unfortunately, some organizations or individuals may take advantage of parents when they are most vulnerable by making exaggerated claims or false guarantees based on “pseudo-science.” This fact sheet provides guidance in learning to critically evaluate programs, avoid scams, and move forward toward providing instruction that will truly help the children who need it.

When Educational Promises are too Good to be True

One of the first SIBSHOPS in the state of Texas was held at the Parent Resource Center on 1-3-2025. This was a fun interactive event where siblings of children with support needs have the opportunity to meet other sibs, talk about the good and the not so good parts of having a sibling with support needs to others that actually get it, play some great games and explore how other siblings handle sticky situations sometimes faced by sibs, laugh, learn about the services that their brother or sister receive, learn about disabilities and have more fun. We were excited to host this great event! We had 15 attendees and are hoping to expand to 20. These events will be held once a month on the last Thursday at 6:30pm. We are grateful for you sharing your children with us.

Apply Now:

The PDSES Application is now open. The 2024-2025 school year application window opened on February 3rd and will be open until 5:00pm CST on March 31, 2025. Ms. Penny can help you find your child's UID number. Any other questions about the grant or issues with their website should be directed to SPEDTex @ 855-773-3839. The school district staff can not assist with these issues.

To apply for the PDSES grant, parents must have or create a My SPEDTex Account. To start the application process, click on the button below:

Go to My SPEDTex to Apply for PDSES

For more information about what to expect after you have submitted your application(s), visit the PDSES Parent Portal and Application FAQs.