First steps:
Student is evaluated by their home district for:
Full Individual Evaluation
Audiological Evaluation
Otological Evaluation
Communication Assessment
Student's District should consider the individual needs of the student and determine other evaluations not listed above.
Contact Regional Day School Program for the Deaf office, Blanca Pardo at (956) 971-4500 - Blanca.Pardo@mcallenisd.net
Our RDSPD Program Serves Students:
From birth to 22 years of age
With a hearing loss that significantly impacts the development of language and/or performance in school.
From surrounding school districts in South Texas, including: Donna, Edcouch-Elsa, Edinburg, Hidalgo, La Joya, La Villa, McAllen, Mercedes, Mission, Monte Alto, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo, Progresso, Rio Grande City, Roma, San Isidro, Sharyland, Valley View, Weslaco and La Feria.
Services May Include:
Parent-Infant Program (PIP) that provides in-home training and support for parents of young deaf children from birth until three years of age.
PPCD program that specializes in teaching students with a hearing loss from 3-5 years of age.
RDSPD program providing services for children with a hearing loss from Elementary to High School.
Itinerant Services for children in their home district.
Sign language classes offered to parents, staff, and community at no cost.
Training for local districts
Some audiological services are provided through contracts with a local licensed audiologist.
Transportation is provided by student's school districts.
S.T.R.I.D.E.S.
Coordination with Agencies:
Easter Seals ECI
Educational Service Centers
Health Care Professionals
Texas Education Agency
Texas Workforce Solutions
Other agencies as needed