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Special Education Department

Welcome to the 

Edinburg C.I.S.D.

Special Education Department!

We believe every student is a general education student first. We are committed to ensuring that each student with a disability has access to high-quality instruction, services, and supports that meet their unique needs.

Our guiding principles include:

  • Individualized support – Student needs, not labels or programs, drive educational decisions
  • Comprehensive services – A full range of options is available to serve students in the least restrictive environment
  • High expectations – Every student is capable of growth, and educators maintain a belief in their potential
  • Shared responsibility – Schools, families, and communities work together to support student success
  • Positive environments – Students thrive in safe, inclusive, and engaging classrooms led by qualified staff
  • Collaboration – Effective communication and teamwork are vital to providing consistent, quality services
  • Purposeful instruction – Strong curriculum and teaching practices connect learning to real-world skills and opportunities
Our department is dedicated to providing individualized services in full alignment with state and federal requirements. Special education is designed to help students become increasingly independent as they move through each grade level. As students transition from school, the goal is to prepare them for further education, meaningful employment, and active participation in their communities.

We also recognize that these goals cannot be met by schools alone. Parents and guardians are valued partners in the process, and we encourage you to explore the resources available on this site. For additional support, please reach out to your child’s campus service team or contact the special education department directly.

Together, we are committed to empowering every student to succeed.

Alida Suarez, Director of Special Education

411 N. 8th Ave.

Edinburg, Tx 78539

Ph: (956)289-2314 / Fax: (956)657-3269

Special Education Information & Resources:

Additional Resources

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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:

Phone: 1-855-773-3839

Email: [email protected]

Live Chat: www.spedtex.org

Authority: IDEA-B Program Guidelines Requirements

Family Engagement link to pdf                                 Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES)

Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark S. Micallef, [email protected] Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, [email protected] , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8thAvenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.


Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación: Title IX issues: Mark S. Micallef, [email protected] Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, [email protected] , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.