About: Structured Life Skills

Structured Life Skills Classroom

Structured Life Skills (SLS) is a service provided by special education, where students are supported in their learning of both academic and functional skills. 

Students learn social and functional skills such as communicating wants and needs, cooking, cleaning, hygiene, toileting, dressing, and self-help tools that aim to increase their overall independence.

Learning extends beyond the classroom with frequent Community-Based Instruction trips (CBI), in which students practice daily living skills out in their community.

You may find more information about Structured Life Skills from Galena Park ISD here.

Meet the Teacher

My name is Amber Richard, and this is my second year teaching Life Skills at MacArthur Elementary. I love watching our students progress in their academic and functional goals throughout their time in life skills!

Meet the Paraprofessionals

We have two wonderful paraprofessionals working daily with our students in the classroom and throughout the campus. They do a great job assisting the teacher with performing tasks and supporting students in their learning.

Victoria Velez

• Ms. Velez has 18 years of experience working in Special Education! This is her third year working in Life Skills at MacArthur Elementary. She is a mother of six children, grandma of six girls, and great grandma of one baby girl.

Maritza Rodriguez

• Mrs. Rodriguez has two years of experience working in elementary as a paraprofessional and is a recent newly wed. She is currently attending school to obtain her Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education!