Administrative Offices

Mr. Jose Luis Cavazos

Dr. Jose Luis Cavazos
Director of Parental Involvement / Dropout Prevention

HCISD Parental Involvement / Dropout Prevention
905 E. Tyler
Harlingen, TX 78550

Phone (956) 427-3515

     The Harlingen School District’s Parental Involvement/Dropout Prevention Program is responsible for providing the community with programs that keep parents involved in their child’s education and students making education their priority. The program consists of several departments that strive to make education the key to success. The Attendance Officers monitor the district’s daily attendance and completion rate. Parent Educators supervise parent centers on each campus, involving parents to volunteer and take interest in their children’s school. The New Directions and New Horizons Programs are implemented at our middle schools and high schools and keep students’ interest in education a priority in life. The 0-3 Year Program, provides a parent facilitator that works with parents of children 0 to 3 years of age. The Family Learning Centers are located in five housing developments in Harlingen. They provide tutoring services to the residents and neighborhood children. For more information on the Parental Involvement/Dropout Prevention please visit our website at Parental Involvement or please contact Mr. Jose Luis Cavazos at (956) 427-3515 or by email.

Staff
Mrs. Benny Perez, Director’s Secretary .........................................(956) 427-3515
Mrs. DeAnna Reyes, New Directions Counselor/Coordinator ......(956) 427-3517
Mr. Cipriano Zuniga, New Directions Counselor ......................... (956) 427-3239
Mrs. Patsy Paredes, Social Worker .................................................(956) 427-3257
Mrs. Dominga Briones, Parent Educator ........................................ (956) 427-3217
Mrs. Diana Flores, Parent Educator................................................(956) 427-3216
Mrs. Maria Lara, Parent Educator .................................................. (956) 427-3216
Mrs. Hortencia (Terry) McKinney, Parent Educator ....................... (956) 427-3237
Mrs. Cristina Navarro, Parent Parent Educador ............................. (956) 427-3205
Ms. Corina Pizano, Facilitator Educator ....................................... (956) 427-3217
Mrs. Rebeca Puga, Parent Educator .............................................. (956) 427-3238
Mrs. Sandi Rhodes, Parent Educator .......................................... (956) 427-3204
Mrs. Judy Ruelas, Parent Educator .......................................... (956) 427-3206
Ms. Juanita (Janie) Tallon, Parent Educator ................................. (956) 427-3204
Ms. Alma Vela, Parent Educator .................................................... (956) 427-3206
Miss Sylvia Gonzalez, Lead Attendance Officer .......................... (956) 427-3529
Mr. Gilbert Anzaldua, Attendance Officer ...................................... (956) 427-3518
Ms. Elia Araujo, Attendance Officer .............................................. (956) 427-3521
Mr. Jose A. Cardenas, Attendance Officer .................................... (956) 427-3520
Mrs. Elizabeth Cortez, Attendance Officer ..................................... (956) 427-3519
Mrs. Delia Gutierrrez, Attendance Officer ...................................... (956) 427-3530
Mrs. Terry Martinez, Attendance Officer ....................................... (956) 427-3522
Mrs. Anna Cruz, Residency Verification Officer ............................. (956) 427-3256