Robertson County SSA

11/12/2025

11/10/2025

11/20/2025 FREE Online Training
Supporting Aggressive or Self-Injurious Behaviors in the Home Setting
When working with children who engage in verbal aggression, physical aggression, or self-injurious behaviors, it’s important to know the function(s) of this behavior as well as the ways to redirect children to keep them, you, and other family members safe. This session will teach participants how to
1) recognize antecedents to aggressive behaviors,
2) provide proactive supports,
3) teach replacement behaviors (including sensory strategies, communication supports, and environmental manipulation) and
4) effectively reinforce these replacement behaviors for long-term change.
We will also discuss ways to talk to siblings about incidents and special needs so they feel supported and safe.
Note: this session is not intended to teach restraint techniques or other crisis interventions; rather it will serve to help families anticipate potential aggression, apply visual and antecedent-based supports, and teach replacement behaviors to their child.
Register Here:

Region 4 serves a seven-county area composed of 50 public school districts and 45 public charter schools, representing more than 1.1 million students, 87,000 educators, and 1,500 campuses.

11/04/2025

A Special Starry Night
By Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing
Join us for A Special Starry Night on December 6 at the Mark & Paula Hurd Welcome Center! Enjoy a festive evening of dinner, dancing, and holiday cheer complete with Santa visits, raffles, and a sensory room. A cherished annual tradition, we are hosting this family-friendly event in partnership with The Arc of McLennan County and the Heart of Texas Autism Network. Register here:

Wear your Sunday best! All members of the community are welcome!

11/04/2025

Upcoming Free Training-Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing
Join us for Safety Starts at Home, a hands-on workshop for parents, youth, and young adults focused on creating safer home environments. Families will work together to identify household dangers and develop personalized Home Safety Plans. Parents will learn strategies for teaching safe behaviors, while youth and young adults explore how to recognize emergencies and when to call 911. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 18, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Mark & Paula Hurd Welcome Center. Dinner will be provided. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children, though attendance without them is also welcome. Register here:

11/04/2025

Supporting Aggressive or Self-Injurious Behaviors in the Home Setting
When working with children who engage in verbal aggression, physical aggression, or self-injurious behaviors, it’s important to know the function(s) of this behavior as well as the ways to redirect children to keep them, you, and other family members safe. This session will teach participants how to
1) recognize antecedents to aggressive behaviors,
2) provide proactive supports,
3) teach replacement behaviors (including sensory strategies, communication supports, and environmental manipulation) and
4) effectively reinforce these replacement behaviors for long-term change.
We will also discuss ways to talk to siblings about incidents and special needs so they feel supported and safe.
Note: this session is not intended to teach restraint techniques or other crisis interventions; rather it will serve to help families anticipate potential aggression, apply visual and antecedent-based supports, and teach replacement behaviors to their child.

Date Time Location
11/20/2025 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Zoom-Online Only
Register Here for Free:

Region 4 serves a seven-county area composed of 50 public school districts and 45 public charter schools, representing more than 1.1 million students, 87,000 educators, and 1,500 campuses.

10/15/2025

Texas Workforce Solutions–Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services is an excellent resource for students with disabilities who are preparing for life after high school. Through VR, individuals with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities can receive support to prepare for, obtain, and maintain meaningful employment.

By completing the **Start My VR** online self-referral, students and families take the first step toward exploring career pathways and developing the skills needed for future success. Once a referral is submitted, a VR counselor will contact the individual to discuss interests, strengths, and available supports. Family members or trusted adults are welcome to participate in this conversation.

To qualify for VR services, an individual must:

1. Have a documented physical, cognitive, or mental impairment.
2. Experience challenges in obtaining or maintaining employment due to the impairment.
3. Be able to benefit from VR services that lead to employment.
4. Require VR assistance to prepare for, secure, or retain employment.

VR services are highly individualized and may include career counseling, job placement assistance, training, or support in pursuing postsecondary education.

To learn more or to begin the referral process, visit **Start My VR** at [https://www.twc.texas.gov](https://www.twc.texas.gov) and take the first step toward a meaningful career future!

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Hello! Welcome to Start My VR! Thank you for your interest in Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services.

10/14/2025

10/10/2025

Purposeful Life November 6, 2025

Teaching Financial Skills
Speaker is Nikki Graff Bridges Instructor from CSISD

November 6, 2025
Central Church, The Grand - B105,
1991 FM 158 RD, College Station, TX

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.
https://tamucehd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eYbZRQSwQznfUeG

Sessions are held on the first Thursday of the month from October 2 through May 7.
Online registration is needed for meals and childcare. Registering your children, great! Don't forget to update their profiles if they have not attended a session this school year. We're offering dinner, childcare for your little ones (2 years and up), and a special youth training program for children and adults with disabilities aged 11 and above. Need a Spanish translator? We've got you covered! Just be sure to request it on the Spanish registration page. Curious about our youth training? It's an engaging program that revolves around the main session topic, tailored to meet their unique needs. It's all about self-advocacy and self-discovery.

Please share the info and forward this info to anyone who might benefit.

Many thanks to Central Church for supporting our program and PATHS & P.S.U.N for providing childcare.

You can also join online via Facebook LIVE using the same registration link.

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10/07/2025

Project Possible
Online training for parents or practitioners of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or intellectual disabilities (ID). Parents or practitioners will be instructed in how to improve the communication skills of their own children.
If you are interested in participating in this project, please complete the online application form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkjereNeXJ8qroo7raIPagXZ390Bj2fKjS0pL2JeaG204vrQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2Ip9eVh-EZuGu5q6oX7PkQzKTbywa43Ud06kIxfy4GGfK3l2e9idBhAGw

The coach will provide online training for parents or practitioners of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or intellectual disabilities (ID). Parents or practitioners will be instructed in how to improve the communication skills of their own children. We are looking for parents or practitio...

10/07/2025

Child Find
Do you have concerns about your child’s development? If so, please contact the special education department at your child’s school. Special education and related services are available to all eligible individuals ages three through 21 years of age.
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) agencies provide services to children ages from birth to their third birthday for learning, speech, behavior, or other delays. Your child’s school and ECI agencies provide services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, have visual impairments, and/or have deaf blindness. To find your local ECI, scan the QR code below.

Contacts for special education referrals:

Bremond ISD- Lynn Drews 254-746-7145 ldrews@bremondisd.net

Calvert ISD- Livia Chandler-Davis 979-364-2845 lcdavis@calvertisd.com

Franklin ISD- Elementary- Jenna Kram 979-828-7300 jkram@franklinisd.net

Franklin Middle School- Gwen Harper 979-828-7200 gharper@franklinisd.net

Franklin High School- Haley Hanson 979-828-7100 hhanson@franklinisd.net

Hearne ISD- Kim Frison 979-279-3341 kwashington@hearne.k12.tx.us

Mumford ISD- Melissa McDonoughm 979-279-3678 mcdonoughm@mumford.k12.tx.us