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McAllen Independent School District's Special Education Department is dedicated to providing a Free Appropriate Public Education (F.A.P.E) to students with disabilities, aged 3-21 years, and from birth to 3 years for those with Visual or Auditory Impairments. Their goal is to meet the diverse needs of these students, enabling them to reach their maximum potential and successfully transition into the community, whether it be further education, employment, or other community settings. With a strong belief in supporting students to become productive members of society, the department offers a range of services and related resources to ensure individualized educational plans are met. Led by Executive Director Maribelle Elizondo, the McAllen I.S.D. Special Education Department is committed to fostering partnerships between schools and families, increasing awareness of disabilities, and improving the overall educational experience for students with disabilities.Generated from the website

The Brownsville Academic Center is an alternative education institution that offers a range of learning opportunities for students in grades 6 through 12. The center conducts classes in special education, social studies, mathematics, English and Spanish. It maintains a library, as well as supports an accelerated reader program. The Brownsville Academic Center also provides group, individual, and family counseling and related social services. The center offers instruction in psychology, art, history and economics. It additionally supports the Performance Training Program, which is a boot camp. The Brownsville Academic Center provides research-based reading intervention services. The center is governed by the Brownsville Independent School District.