Special Education Services
It is the mission of the Special Services Department to actively respond to the needs of students with disabilities, and their families, by providing supports that will encourage and foster empowerment, independence, and inclusiveness in all aspects of the educational experience in school and beyond. We seek to develop educational programs for students with disabilities which are relevant and adaptable to the student’s needs. This department serves and meets the needs of Snyder ISD stakeholders through oversight and implementation of services for Dyslexia and other Related Disorders, Section 504, and Special Education.
We are committed to a collaborative process that includes parent(s)/guardian(s), teachers, administrators, specialist, assessment personnel, and all other relevant staff, based on student needs. We believe with proper support and opportunities, every student can learn and succeed. Snyder ISD provides a continuum of services determined on an individual basis through processes designed to cultivate student success and improved academic, behavioral, and social outcomes.
All services provided by Snyder ISD through general education, Section 504, special education, and/or other related services, are at no cost to the individual student or parent(s)/guardian(s). If you are concerned about your child’s learning, contact your child’s campus administrator, principal, or teacher(s). You may also contact the district's Director of Special Services. See below for contact details.
Department Directory
Administration
Matthew Nelson
Director Special Services
Stanfield 209 | 325-574-8900
Marcia Lear
Administrative Assistant Special Services
Stanfield 200 | 325-574-8686 ext. 5500
Assessment Personnel
Christie Smith
Educational Diagnostician
Snyder High School
Stanfield 207 | 325-574-8686 ext. 6708
Dawnita Nelson
Educational Diagnostician
Snyder Intermediate School
Stanfield 202 | 325-574-8686 ext. 5310
Lacey Bufkin
Speech Language Pathologist
Snyder Primary School
Stanfield 206 | 325-574-8686 ext. 7476
Linda Clark
Speech Language Pathologist
Snyder Intermediate, Junior High, and High School
Stanfield 206 | 325-574-8686 ext. 5506
Stacey Gawelko
Educational Diagnostician
Snyder Junior High School
Stanfield 203 | 325-574-8686 ext. 5507
Starla Gonzalez
Educational Diagnostician
Snyder Primary School
Stanfield 205 | 325-574-8686 ext. 7007
Instructional Specialists
Erica Hayes
O&M/VI
Snyder ISD
Stanfield 206 | 325-574-8686 ext. 3403
Sally Miller
AI/VI
Snyder ISD
Stanfield 206 | 325-574-8686 ext. 7521
Speech Services
Julie Proctor
Speech Clerk
Snyder ISD
Stanfield 206 | 325-574-8686
Tiffany Proctor
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Snyder Primary School
Stanfield 206 | 325-574-8686 ext. 7366
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Rights & Notices
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), to be eligible for special education and related services, a student must meet the federal definition of a disability. There are specific categories of disability under IDEA. Special education and related services will be made available to all eligible students ages 3 – 21 (services will be made available to eligible students on their third birthday). Children who have been identified as having a hearing or visual impairment are eligible for special education services at birth.
Special education is specially designed instruction that addresses the unique needs of a student eligible to receive special education services. Special education includes the related services a student needs to access their educational program.
Snyder ISD is committed to a collaborative process that includes parent(s)/guardian(s), teachers, administrators, specialist, assessment personnel, and all other relevant staff, based on student needs. You can learn more about procedures, personnel, and timelines related to collaboration activities, by viewing the Snyder ISD Special Services operating procedures for parent participation.
We believe with proper support and opportunities, every student can learn and succeed. Snyder ISD provides a continuum of services determined on an individual basis through processes designed to cultivate student success and improved academic, behavioral, and social outcomes. Special education services are provided to enhance appropriate educational opportunities for all students with disabilities. With high expectations for success, students with disabilities are prepared to become life-long learners and contributing members of the community.
Notice to Procedural Safeguards for Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of Children with Disabilities of their Legal Rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Act 2004 (En Español).
All services provided by Snyder ISD through general education, Section 504, special education, and/or other related services, are at no cost to the individual student or parent(s)/guardian(s). If you are concerned about your child’s learning, contact your child’s campus administrator, principal, or teacher(s). You may also contact the district's Director of Special Services. See below for contact details.