Federal Programs
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The Sharyland ISD Federal Programs Department is responsible for district-wide strategic planning and campus planning, managing all formula funding grants, evaluating the implementation of specific education programs and initiatives, and communicating results to the Texas Education Agency, the Sharyland ISD Board, Sharyland ISD staff, and the community. The Federal Programs Department facilitates funding, as authorized by law, to schools in support of programs and initiatives aimed at improving student performance.
Department Staff and Programs
Admin
teresa chavez-gonzalez
Director of Federal Programs, Grants and Compliance
(956) 580-5200 Ext. 1058
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
US Department of Education
- Title I - Part A Program
The purpose of our Title I program is to improve the academic achievement of the disadvantaged students. Funding helps ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high quality education and reach proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and assessments. We currently have school wide programs at each campus; at least 40 percent of our student population at each campus is considered low-income. All services provided are research-based and approved by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Services consist of tutoring, curriculum material, staff development, and health/clothing needs. Funds assist to pay teachers, counselors, and teacher aides that directly work with the disadvantaged students.
- Title I - Part C Migrant Program
The purpose of our Migrant program is to assist the student academic performance for migrant students. Funding helps ensure that we support high-quality and comprehensive educational programs for migratory children to help reduce the educational disruptions and other problems that result from repeated moves. Migratory children are provided with appropriate educational services (including support services) that address their special needs in a coordinated and efficient manner. The programs are designed to help the students overcome cultural and language barriers, social isolation, various health-related problems, and to prepare such children to make a successful transition to post secondary education or employment.
Services consist of tutoring programs, school supplies, clothing, back-to-school success projects, academic workshops, Reading Is Fundamental activities, credit accrual for secondary students, and a Migrant Summer Program.
- Title II - Part A Teacher/Principal Training
The purpose of our Teacher/Principal training program is to increase student academic achievement through strategies that improve teacher and principal quality and increase the number of highly qualified teachers in the classroom, highly qualified principals, and assistant principals in schools.
Services consist of district staff development, campus-need staff development, class-reduction teachers for elementary schools, reimbursement of ESL Certification, and collaborating with the Human Resources Department for the recruitment of Highly Qualified staff.
- Title III - Language Instruction for English Language Learners (ELL) and Immigrant Students
The purpose of our ELL/Recent Immigrant program is to improve the education of limited English proficient children by assisting the children to learn English and meet challenging state academic content and achievement standards. We use approaches and methodologies based on scientifically based research on teaching limited English proficient and immigrant students by developing and implementing new language instructional educational programs.
Services consist of meeting the needs of our ELL population by providing a Bilingual/ESL program, Dual Language program at the elementary level, Newcomer program for grades 3rd – 12th, district parental meetings, and English as a Second Language program for parents. We also offer summer language academies for first year recent immigrants grades 3rd – 9th.
Parent and Family Engagement Program
Resource
Mrs. Lori De La Garza, M.l.s.
Parent Engagement Specialist
For information about our district's Parent & Family Engagement Program,
call 956-580-5200, Extension 1215
Address: Administration #100 Building 1200 N Shary Rd., Mission, TX, 78572
Texas Federal Programs Parent & Family Engagement State Plan
Resources
Parent & Family Engagement Policy
Community Liaisons
Community Liaisons
Our Community Liaisons provide opportunities for parents to get involved, stay informed, and share information to help their child excel. Additionally, they organize and facilitate events such as parent training, volunteer opportunities, workshops, meetings, and classes. We are dedicated to serving and supporting campus parents and the community with wholehearted commitment. Feel free to call us for assistance in resolving any questions or concerns you may have about your child.
Sharyland Pioneer High School - Ms. Carmen Munson - Ext. 4006
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy - Ms. Deyanira Ramos - Ext. 4404
Sharyland North Jr. High - Ms. Gloria Galvan - Ext. 3410
O. Garza Elementary - Ms. Merary Enriquez - Ext. 2611
J. Jensen Elementary - Ms. Dora Gonzalez - Ext. 2470
J. H. Shary Elementary - Ms. Laura Contreras - Ext. 2208
L.D. Bentsen Elementary - Ms. Marisa Salinas - Ext. 3200
D. Wernecke Elementary - Ms. Alejandra Rodriguez - Ext. 3883
R. Martinez Elementary - Ms. Deyanira Ramos - Ext. 2000
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Designated parent contact person:
B.L. Gray Jr. High - Ms. Maricela Franklin - Ext. 1750
H. Shimotsu Elementary - Ms. Lily Cardenas - Ext. 3600
R. Hinojosa Elementary - Ms. Wendy Garza - Ext. 3090
Sharyland High School - Contact the front office for assistance
Parenting Resources
Migrant Program
Social Work Services
SISD Social Workers are committed to supporting students by providing the resources and services they need to thrive in their educational journey, while acting as a link between school, home, and community. We are committed to supporting the mental, emotional, and social well-being of students. We collaborate with families, school staff, and community partners to provide services that address students' unique needs and challenges.
Services
- Collaboration with families, school staff, and community agencies/organizations.
- Provide information and referrals to local community agencies/organizations.
- Advocacy for students and parents.
- Case managers for students identified under McKinney-Vento and Foster Care.
Resources
- Community Closet/Pantry - The Hope Den
- Community Resource List
- McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Community Closet/Pantry - The Hope Den
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Community Resource List
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Dial 2-1-1 or call each agency directly
SNAP (Food Stamps) 1-877-541-7905
Medicaid Hotline 1-800-8263
WIC Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 800-942-3678 https://texaswic.org/
Click each tab
- Clinics & Health Services
- Food
- Hotlines and Helplines
- Housing/Shelters
- Legal Services
- Mental Wellbeing
- Transportation
- Other Resources
Clinics & Health Services
Access Esperanza Clinics (McAllen)
(956)688-3700
Their mission is to provide education, advocacy, and affordable high-quality health care to women and men in our community.
(956)682-8329
Provides education and support regarding cancer.
Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas
(956)787-7111
A non-profit center for Integrated Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, Recovery & Research
Buckner Children and Family Services
(956) 630-6285
Provides enrichment and outreach programs for youth and families.
CCI Therapy Counseling Centers International
(956)423-2000 Pharr / (956)982-0082 Brownsville / (956)423-1194 Harlingen
Provide customized treatment to meet individual counseling needs.
Children’s Bereavement Center RGV
(956)368-4065
Provides free grief counseling for children & teens in the Rio Grande Valley.
(956) 318-3383
Provides dental services for low-income children enrolled in school districts in the Rio Grande Valley.
Eldorado Texas Community Service Center
(956) 787-3544 ext 3801
Provides substance use treatment
(956) 213-6400
provides comprehensive primary, disease prevention, and behavioral health care services to McAllen and Rio Grande Valley residents who are medically indigent.
Hidalgo County Indigent Health Care Program – McAllen Clinic
(956) 318-2087 | 300 E. Hackberry McAllen
(956) 581-8596 | 211 North Schuerbach Rd. Mission
HCIP provides medical care and assistance for qualifying indigent families that reside in Hidalgo County.
(956)994-3319
not-for-profit organization providing primary medical, counseling, integrated behavioral health, peer support services, case management, and wellness programs to the uninsured living in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas.
(956)777-0483
provides mental health and substance use treatment
(956)787-0787
provides comprehensive healthcare services to people of all ages at clinics throughout Hidalgo and Starr Counties.
(956)686-4224 | 620 S. Broadway, McAllen
provides women and pediatric services such as health care, counseling, and education.
UTRGV Counseling and Training Clinic
(956)665-5251 Edinburg / (956)882-7792
Members of the community 6 years of age and older may receive services. Counseling is free. Services provided include, but are not limited to individual, group, couples, marriage, and family counseling.
Food
(956)682-8101
Provides nutritious foods at no cost to qualified participants.
Calvary Baptist Church (McAllen)
(956)686-4364
In partnership with The Food Bank, they provide a food bag to McAllen residents every second Saturday of the month.
(956)585-9966 1115 S. Maryland St. Alton
Provides food and other items at no cost.
(956) 519-7159 | 3509 E Main Ave, Alton, TX 78573
Agency provides nutritional counseling, educational services, and support to help parents and children.
(956)682-1468
Providing food boxes to Hidalgo County residents depending on availability and daily meals to those in need.
1(866)3-HUNGRY (486479)
1(877)8-HAMBRE (426273) Assist low-income individuals by providing food assistance and other nutrition & social services information
Hotlines and Helplines
211 connects you to expert, caring help. Every call is completely confidential.
Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.
Texas AccessTexas Office of the Attorney General Child Support Division operates a toll free telephone hotline (866) 292-4636 Monday thru Friday from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm CST
which provides easy access for parents across Texas to basic legal information, education and resources
on the following issues: Access, visitation and custody | The child support order process | Modifications and enforcements
https://www.txaccess.org/
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 9-8-8
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 9-8-8, option 1
Texas 2-1-1: Dial 2-1-1, option 8
24/7 Local Mental Health Authority Crisis Hotline for substance use and other crisis services
TROPICAL TEXASMental Health & Substance Use Crisis Hotline 1-877-289-7199
To report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children, the elderly, or people with disabilities, call the Texas Abuse Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year at 1-800-252-5400
Use the website to report situations that do not need to be investigated right away.
Texas Abuse Hotline Website https://www.txabusehotline.org/Login/Default.aspx
For emergencies, call 9-1-1
Housing/Shelters
To speak with a caring person at any time, call 1-800-Miss-You to reach Miracle Messages, or 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Life Line.
Affordable Homes of South Texas
(956)687-6263/(956)630-1442
Provides housing opportunities, including rental homes and home rehabilitation services and various types of pre-purchase housing to low-income families in Hidalgo County
(956)423-0523 | 6914 W Expy 83, Harlingen
Respond to emergencies and provide support to families devastated by disasters.
County of Hidalgo Community Service Agency
(956)383-6240
Administers social service programs for low-income eligible clients only from Hidalgo County through direct services for utilities such as electric, gas, or propane.
(956) 685-4070 | McAllen, TX
non-profit supporting women survivors of Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking & Assault. Emergency shelter
(956)423-0523 | 6914 W Expy 83, Harlingen
Rio Grande Habitat for Humanity partners with low-income families who are living in inadequate, unsafe, unaffordable and/or overcrowded housing to build simple, safe and decent homes throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Hidalgo County Housing Authority
(956) 969-5865 | 1800 N. Texas Blvd Weslaco
Provide housing assistance.
(956)630-4878 | McAllen
Provide emergency shelter to women and children.
Outcry in the Barrio
(956) 685-5312 | 206 E Cherokee Ave, Pharr
Provide emergency shelter to men.
(956)682-1468 | 1600 N 23rd St. McAllen
Provide emergency shelter to men, women, and families.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the RGV
The families of seriously ill or injured children who are receiving treatment at Corpus Christi area hospitals.
Disability Rights Texas - Housing Crisis
1(833)212-4212
If you are experiencing a disability-related housing crisis, you may contact our housing rights team directly
Legal Services
Attorney General (Texas)
1(512)463-2100 | 1(800)252-8011
Provide Texas families with assistance
(Child Support 1(800)252-8014, Crime Victims 1(800)983-9933 | 1(512)936-1200, Consumer Protection 1(800)621-0508, etc.)
- Access and Visitation Hotline
This toll-free hotline, operated by the Texas Attorney General, can connect non-custodial parents with information and resources to help answer their questions about custody and support issues. The attorneys on this hotline cannot provide legal representation but can provide referrals and brief information.
(956)425-9552
Provides legal defense, advocacy, and community organizing for immigrants in South Texas.
(210)737-0499 South TX / (512)454-4816 Headquarters
Help people with disabilities understand and exercise their rights under the law, ensuring their full and equal participation in society
Consulate Offices
(956)686-0243 & (956)686-0554 | 600 S. Broadway St. McAllen
Honduras:
(956)627-3172 | 1209 Galveston Ave McAllen
El Salvador:
(956)800-1365 | 701 S Broadway St, McAllen, TX 78501
Parenting Order LiveChat (TLSC)
Chat online with a family law attorney about your child custody, visitation, and modification questions. This project is from Texas Legal Services Center and is hosted on https://txaccess.org/ during operating hours.
1(800)622-2520 (Option 3)
Offers a free legal hotline for Texans over the age of 60 or Texans who receive Medicare.
(956)393-6200
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid is Texas' largest provider of free legal services.
Mental Wellbeing
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call/Text 988
24/7 free & confidential support
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NAMI)
(800)273-TALK (8255)
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
1(800)813-1233 | (956)289-7000
RGV’s local mental health authority is available to provide comprehensive and recovery-oriented behavioral health services.
Abundant Grace (Counseling Center)
(956)381-4394 | (956)382-5955
provides help to individuals dealing with crisis, trauma, and life issues
Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas
(956)368-4065 | 104 S. 12th St. McAllen
Counselors provide children and teens assistance to overcome grief associated with the death of a loved one.
(956)566-2426 | 1417 E. Austin Ave. Harlingen
provides support to every family experiencing the death of a family member.
(956)362-4357 | 5510 Raphael Dr. Edinburg
Behavioral Health services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
(956) 213-6400
provide comprehensive primary, disease prevention, and behavioral health care services to McAllen and Rio Grande Valley residents who are medically indigent.
(956)994-3319
not-for-profit organization providing primary medical, counseling, integrated behavioral health, peer support services, case management, and wellness programs to the uninsured living in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas.
(956) 631-2147 | 2108 South M. St McAllen
Confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost.
Mujeres Unidas 24/7
Crisis Hotline: 1-800-580-4879
provide a safe haven to victims of family violence and their children.
Methodist Healthcare Ministries (McAllen)
(866)724-1402
Community Counselors help people who are uninsured, whose existing coverage does not provide mental health services benefits, are low-income and lack the money to pay for counseling services, or who would not receive treatment any other way.
(956)300-0196 | (956)351-5653
offers various services for anyone who has been affected by Trauma
(956)687-7714
premier organization in helping youth, adults and their families overcome the effects of alcohol and drug abuse.
South Texas Health System Behavioral
(956)388-1300 | 2102 W. Trenton Rd Edinburg
Inpatient and outpatient programs to support children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. `
UTRGV Counseling & Training Clinic
(956)665-5251 | 1201 W. University Dr. EEDUC 1.270 Edinburg
Instructional laboratory of the Master of Education in Counseling Program. Providing preventative and early treatment for developmental, emotional, and interpersonal difficulties.
Transportation
(956)681-3535
Transportation service for people with disabilities who are unable to use the Metro McAllen fixed routes. CONTACT THEIR OFFICE TO APPLY.
Medical Transportation Program (THHS)
877-633-8747 (877-MED- TRIP)
Nonemergency medical transportation services are available for a Medicaid beneficiary or their child. These services include rides to the doctor's office, dentist's office, hospital, drug store or any place that provides covered health care services.
United Way of South Texas (Vouchers)
(956)686-6331
Transportation vouchers are distributed to use for medical appointments, prescription pick-up, and emergency transportation to work.
Valley Metro Transit (L.R.G.V. Rio Transito)
1(800)333-7432
Public transportation for routes in the lower RGV. Including but not limited to Alton, Edinburg, McAllen, Mission, Palmhurst, Palmview,
Other Resources
(956)972-0685
A non-profit organization providing services to women and children of domestic violence.
(956)973-9690
provides both the patient who has been diagnosed as terminal and has a life expectancy of less than three months and their family with companionship, homemaker services, personal care training and compassionate support.
(956)283-5898
Provides education and support for parents and family members of children/adolescents/adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and raises awareness in the community about ASD
(956)668-1155
Provides mental health services, educational workshops, recreational activities, skill building and provides a supportive community to LGBTQIA+ youth and their families.
(956)702-4088
has projects that provide assistance to the poor and most vulnerable population in our community.
Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo County (Estrella’s House)
(956)287-9754
works with law enforcement, Child Protective Services, and the District Attorney’s Office to investigate and intervene in cases of child abuse.
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Hidalgo County (CASA)
(956)381-0346
speak for the best interests of the children in the courts by promoting and supporting quality volunteer representation to provide each child a safe, permanent, nurturing home.
County of Hidalgo Community Service Agency
(956)383-6240
Administers social service programs for low-income eligible clients only from Hidalgo County through direct services for utilities such as electric, gas, or propane.
Creative Arts Studio
(956)800-4484
Offers grants for youth to study music, dance, theater, and arts through the Community Youth Development Program.
Easter Seals Rio Grande Valley
(956)631-9171
programs and services that are focused to help families in our community address life’s challenges to grow, learn and succeed. NOW OPEN: Family Resource Center (Prenatal-5yrs)
Goodwill Industries of South Texas
(956)383-0023
Provides employment, education, training to people with disabilities or other barriers to employment.
1(800)866-4726
Partners Resource Network (PRN) is a non-profit agency that operates the Texas statewide network of Parent Training and Information (PTI) Centers serving parents of children and youth with disabilities ages of 0-26 as well as youth self-advocates ages 14-26. PTIs are funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). In Texas, there are four PTI projects: PACT, PATH, PEN, and TEAM.
Silver Ribbon Community Partners
(956)664-4892
provide advocacy, education and resources necessary to prevent the elderly or disabled from becoming victims of abuse, neglect and financial exploitation.
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
The purpose of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is to identify and remove barriers for children and youth experiencing homelessness and ensure that students in these circumstances have equitable access to all available supports and resources to meet the same challenging state academic standards established for all students. Resources and services to ensure that all Texas children living in homeless situations have the opportunity to enroll in, attend, and succeed in school.
Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth
Sharyland ISD McKinney-Vento Liaison
Teresa Chavez-Gonzalez, Federal Programs Director
(956)580-6405
McKinney-Vento (Homeless) Social Workers
Karla Cisneros-Lopez | Cynthia Guajardo
KARLA CISNEROS-LOPEZ
Social Worker
(956) 580-5200 Ext. 1062
CYNTHIA GUAJARDO
Social Worker
(956) 580-5200 Ext. 1194
How to Request Help
For Parents, Guardians, and Community Members:
If you need assistance or wish to make a referral, please contact the counselor at your student’s campus directly.
SISD Employees are able to submit referrals to the social workers by CLICKING HERE.
In accordance with the National Association of Social Work (NASW) ethical guidelines, all referrals are securely handled.
Mental Health & Substance Use Crisis Hotline 1-877-289-7199
To report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children, the elderly, or people with disabilities,
call the Texas Abuse Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year at 1-800-252-5400.
Use the website to report situations that do not need to be investigated right away.
Texas Abuse Hotline Website https://www.txabusehotline.org/Login/Default.aspx
For emergencies call 9-1-1
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