Anais De Luna

Special education compliance professional and district-level ARD Facilitator with experience supporting ARD/IEP processes, special populations documentation, inclusion services, transition planning, staff training, and compliance procedures across multiple campuses. Currently serving as the district's sole ARD Facilitator, coordinating and facilitating up to six ARD meetings per day while supporting campus teams, families, and related service providers. Experienced with Frontline Education/eSped, IEP documentation, ARD supplements, transition assessments, student data review, accommodations, FAPE, IDEA, Child Find, Section 504 awareness, and Texas special education compliance procedures.

Currently pursuing a Master of Education in Special Education, expected December 2026.

Selected Strengths: Calm ARD facilitation, strong documentation practices, districtwide staff support, compliance-focused decision-making, clear communication, and collaborative problem-solving during complex ARD/IEP and special populations processes.

Districtwide ARD Facilitator / Special Populations Compliance Support at Crystal City ISD (2022-08 – Present)

Serve in a district-level administrative support role as the district's sole ARD Facilitator, supporting ARD/IEP processes, inclusion services, documentation quality, and compliance procedures for approximately 400 students receiving special education services across 5 campuses.

• Facilitate, coordinate, and document up to 6 ARD meetings per day while maintaining compliance-focused communication with administrators, special education teachers, general education teachers, counselors, related service providers, families, and other required participants.
• Provide districtwide training, coaching, and technical assistance to approximately 10 special education teachers, 8 counselors, and campus staff on ARD procedures, documentation expectations, accommodations, and Frontline Education/eSped software use.
• Prepare, review, complete, and submit ARD documentation, reports, and required special education paperwork using Frontline Education/eSped.
• Monitor ARD information completed by campus personnel to support accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of required documentation.
• Maintain systematic communication between special education and general education personnel regarding ARD decisions, IEPs, student accommodations, instructional concerns, and student progress.
• Support district procedures aligned with FAPE, IDEA, Child Find responsibilities, Section 504 awareness, and Texas special education compliance expectations.
• Collect and interpret student data to support ARD committee decision-making, individualized programming, accommodations, services, academic and behavioral decisions, and student-centered planning.
• Complete appropriate ARD supplements based on each student's individual needs and special education program requirements.
• Meet with transition-age students and document transition assessments for inclusion in student IEPs.
• Observe students in classroom settings to support special education assessment personnel and contribute relevant information for student planning.
• Mediate conflicts, address concerns, share recommendations, and support collaborative problem-solving among staff, students, families, and campus stakeholders.
• Mentor new teachers, provide guidance on ARD preparation and documentation practices, assist with interview processes, and attend special education department meetings and staff development.
• Proctor disability assessments and support assessment-related procedures, including coordination of testing supports and accommodations.

CTE Teacher at Crystal City ISD, Crystal City High School (2019-08 – 2022-08)

• Taught Career and Technical Education courses, including Principles of Information Technology, Web Design, and Digital Interactive Media.
• Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with course standards and student needs while supporting students receiving special education services through accommodations and instructional support.
• Prepared assessments, entered attendance and grade data, communicated with parents, participated in parent-teacher meetings, and proctored state exams including accommodated exams.

Administrative Assistant at Dimmit County, Texas A&M; AgriLife Extension (2007-11 – 2019-08)

• Supported educational programming in agriculture, natural resources, family and community health, budgeting, nutrition, and youth development.
• Managed 4-H program records, department budgets, expenses, inventory, purchase orders, committee contact lists, meeting materials, minutes, and district office reporting.
• Created newsletters, invitations, flyers, award certificates, website updates, and social media communications for community programs and events.
• Provided professional customer service, organized records and inventory systems, and supported public-facing office operations.

Master of Education in Special Education – Texas A&M; International University, Laredo, TX (2026-12)

Bachelor of Science in Business Management – Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT (2019-06)