Fernando Lucas de Urioste is a native Texan and a graduate of the University of Texas. He has lived in Austin since 1996 and in East Austin for the past 10 years. He is married to his wife, Rachel Stone.

Fernando Lucas de Urioste is currently the director of advocate services at Cirkiel Law Group. He has over six years of experience working for the Austin Independent School District, predominantly as a social communication resources and services (SCORES) teacher and case manager for middle school students on the autism spectrum. He has also held various positions in K-12 special education programs, including Social Behavior Skills (SBS), Life Skills, and the Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD).

As of September 9, 2024, Fernando Lucas de Urioste’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes in providing a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in all classrooms and school districts.

Supports the procedural guarantees of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, including due process hearings, complaints to the Texas Education Agency, and mediation and resolution sessions.

- Believes in providing a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in all classrooms and school districts.
- Supports the procedural guarantees of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, including due process hearings, complaints to the Texas Education Agency, and mediation and resolution sessions.

School Curriculum

- Supports affordable housing initiatives.

School Facilities & Resources

Supports providing accommodations for diverse student needs, including those with autism, emotional dysregulation, Down Syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and speech and language challenges.

Supports addressing discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and Title IX violations in educational settings.

- Supports providing accommodations for diverse student needs, including those with autism, emotional dysregulation, Down Syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and speech and language challenges.
- Supports addressing discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and Title IX violations in educational settings.

Student Wellbeing

Teachers

Believes in creating individualized education plans and supportive learning environments for students with diverse abilities.

Believes in training parents to advocate for their children and understanding how regulatory changes affect the education system.

Supports parental rights in education, including access to information under the Texas Education Code Chapter 26.

- Believes in creating individualized education plans and supportive learning environments for students with diverse abilities.
- Believes in training parents to advocate for their children and understanding how regulatory changes affect the education system.
- Supports parental rights in education, including access to information under the Texas Education Code Chapter 26.

Access to Education

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Fernando Lucas de Urioste

Fernando Lucas de Urioste is currently the Director of Advocate Services at Cirkiel Law Group. He has over six years of experience working for the Austin Independent School District, predominantly as a Social Communication Resources and Services (SCORES) Teacher and Case Manager for middle school students on the autism spectrum. He has also held various positions in K-12 special education programs, including Social Behavior Skills (SBS), Life Skills, and the Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD).

As of September 27, 2024, Fernando Lucas de Urioste’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in the importance of quality school facilities, saying "His dedication and expertise have made a profound difference in the lives of so many students and their families."

Supports affordable housing initiatives, which can positively impact child wellbeing.

Believes child wellbeing is crucial, saying, "9 years ago we started out on a journey we knew nothing about."

Supports a grievance process for parents and students at the district level.

Believes child wellbeing is crucial, saying "many things got overlooked time and time again until present day."

Believes child wellbeing is crucial, saying "Meeting Fernando was the greatest gift we could have received."

Believes parents are kept in the dark about their children's progress in school, saying "barriers are put up against parents by teachers or administrators who are advised to keep quiet in relation to how the student really is doing."

Believes in prioritizing child well-being.

Believes in supporting child wellbeing through special education, having worked as a paraprofessional and teacher for students with special needs.

Supports child wellbeing and equal access to education.

Believes in providing necessary support and accommodations for students to succeed.

Believes in being "deeply invested in the future of our community," which includes prioritizing child wellbeing.

Supports teachers and values guidance and support in navigating administrative processes.

Believes in advocating for families to secure necessary educational support, saying "I have helped hundreds of families navigate complex administrative situations to secure the educational support their children need."

Believes public education should provide a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for all students.

Believes in advocating for children to receive fair access to public education.

Believes parents and children should not have to endure poor treatment, but does not provide specific details on their views regarding access to education.

Believes the Del Valle district does not meet students' needs, saying "they want to do the absolute minimum for students."

Believes every student deserves the best possible education.

Supports policies that benefit students, families, and teachers.

Supports advocating for students with disabilities.

Supports access to special education programs.

Believes in being a "relentless advocate for students and their families" to improve access to education.

Believes school districts "ironically never listen to the parents voice" when addressing special education requirements.

Fernando Lucas de Urioste is a native Texan and a graduate of the University of Texas. He has lived in Austin since 1996 and in East Austin for the past 10 years. He spends his time with his wife, Rachel Stone.

As of September 13, 2024, Fernando Lucas de Urioste’s website did not contain information on this issue.