From left, seated, Mary Margaret Peyton, teacher; Krissy Hayes, related service specialist-speech; and Ignacio Dela Cruz, related service specialist-speech. Standing, from left, Donna Flores, program director; Patty Staal, teacher; Mark Staal, teacher; Marie Castro, teacher; and Rose Diaz, related service specialist-occupational therapy. The Public School System’s Special Education and Related Services help ensure that young children with disabilities are provided a free and appropriate public education in accordance with their individual needs.



