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Your Family Specialist
Phone: 210-407-8623
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Degrees and Certifications:
AA in General Studies BA in Mexican American Studies MA in Bicultural Studies
Ms. Lucero Saldaña
Hola! I'm Lucero Saldaña, the Family Specialist at Pre-K Academy at West Avenue. I am a Chicana from East Texas that uses she/her/ella pronouns. I graduated with my associate's degree from Tyler Junior College and bachelor's and master's degrees from The University of Texas at San Antonio. As an educator, I obtain experience in Mexican American Studies, writing, special education, emergent bilinguals, and family engagement. In my spare time, I'm involved in Mexican American Studies and love to travel. As your Family Specialist, my commitment is to empower families within our communities by providing any support and resources along with presenting classes and workshops. Please feel free to reach out to me.
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Our Mission
Family Engagement creates and sustains partnerships with students, families, and the community to ensure high levels of learning for all.
Family Specialists
Family Specialists are available to all NEISD families. They assist in various ways, such as:
provide families with information from the district, community agencies, city and state institutions, and any other organizations that might benefit those with specific needs;
- facilitate and conduct parent-education classes, counseling and mentoring;
- assist students and families to reach their maximum educational benefits;
- provide support to those who are in an emotional or financial crisis.
Family Engagement Courses
Family Engagement Course are free to all parents, grandparents, or community members. Participants are offered information on a wide variety of subjects.
- Parenting Classes
- Life Skills and Essential Knowledge
- Academic Skills
- Health, Nutrition, and Safety
- Leadership and Community Service
Learn more about what your child is taught from Pre-K to 5th grade.PreK - 5th Family Engagement Guides
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Upcoming Classes & Workshops
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Catalog
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Family Engagement Catalog
NEISD Family Engagement Welcomes You! ATTEND FREE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS/TRAININGS AT EVERY CAMPUS! (¡El Compromiso Familiar de NEISD le da la bienvenida! ¡Asista a talleres/capacitaciones educativos y gratuitas en cada escuela!)
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Workshops
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Tuesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Navigating Special Education Through The Legal Framework
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12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Knowledge Is Power: What Should be in My Child’s IEP?
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Wednesday
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Special Education Updates with Kristin McGuire
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Thursday
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Parent Cafés: Protective Factor--Resilience
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Is your Child a Target of Bullying?