Student Services

Resources - Texas Education Agency

Information regarding IDEA, Dyslexia, MTSS and Section 504.

Interested in Section 504?

For more information regarding Section 504, or to begin the referral process for your child, please contact your campus 504 Coordinator.

Elementary 504 Coordinator (PreK - 5th Grade):

Kristin Martindale
(940) 665-5961 x. 231
martindalek@eraisd.net

Secondary 504 Coordinator (6th - 12th Grades):

Sarah Padron
(940) 665-5961 x. 251
padrons@eraisd.net

English as a Second Language (ESL)

English Learner Portal - Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Information and resources designed to ensure the academic success of your child!

English Learner Support - Region XI

Additional resources and information for Emergent Bilinguals and their families from our regional education service center.

Colorín Colorado

This website offers a number of resources to strengthen literacy skills for Emergent Bilingual students.

Did you miss one of the parent, family, or community webinars offering resources and support for emergent bilinguals?!?

Parent, Family, & Community Engagement presentations are available at the link below:

Video Recordings

Era ISD participates in a shared services arrangement for special education services with Cooke County. Visit this link to access information regarding Cooke County Special Education Shared Services Arrangement.

Physical Address:
802 S Lee St.
Valley View, TX 76272

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1305
Gainesville, TX 76241

(940) 665-0773
Fax: (940) 668-7361

Director of Special Education:
Hillary Terry

Transportation Director/Business Manager:
Jennifer Bennett

Records/PEIMS Management:
Maria Nava

Diagnostician:
Rhonda Walterscheid
Elementary

Kimberly Wolfe
Secondary

Speech Pathologists:
Danielle Block, – Lead SLP

Karri Bindel (SLPA)

Occupational Therapy:
Angela Hennigan

Lindi Endres (COTA)

Adaptive Physical Education:
Brittany Pierson

Transition Coordinator:
Anthony Black, Transition Specialist

Counselor:
Rona Balderas, Special Education Counselor

Physical Therapy:
Renee’ Pelzel, Physical Therapist

SPEDTex

FREE resources to help you learn about special education, advocacy, and supporting your child(ren).

Texas Transition and Employment Guide

Texas Transition and Employment Guide (Spanish)

Transition services for students with disabilities for a successful life after high school.

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