DISD and Shultz Elementary have many additional resources in the form of programs and personnel to meet the qualified needs of students with additional needs. Quite possibly, there is no other time during a person's life when she/he will have the support of so many specialists to help with her/his success. Examples include:
· Literacy groups - Reading intervention for qualified students in kindergarten through second grade.
· Reading Intervention - A reading intervention program for qualified students.
· Math Intervention - A math intervention program for qualified students.
· EXPO - A district program for students who are considered "gifted and talented" by meeting state and district qualifying criteria. More information about EXPO and the referral process can be found at the Denton ISD EXPO site. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Taylor at Ltaylor2@dentonisd.org.
· ESL - Services for students who have English as their second language. Services include instruction and support services.
· At-Risk Services - Support services to assist qualified students who are considered at-risk.
· Special Education - Instructional and support services for students who have qualified based upon a documented disability and academic need. This includes speech and language therapy.
· Section 504 services - Instructional service plan for students who have qualified based upon a documented disability and academic need.
· Dyslexia Program - Structured program provided by a dyslexia therapist for qualified students.
· Mentor Program - A program administered by the counselor for students who will benefit from additional adult support and encouragement.
If you have concerns about your student’s educational progress, please speak with your student's teacher or another member of the school staff. Requirements for these programs vary, but each begins with the student being taken to the Multi-Tiered System of Supports team (MTSS), and/or a discussion between the teacher, staff, and parents about current student progress and needs.
What is the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Team?
The Multi-Tiered System of Supports Team is a school-wide group of teachers, administrators, and other educational professionals who convene to assist struggling students and their teachers. Teachers that have evidence of a student that is struggling academically or behaviorally will present the student’s data to the team for input, discussion, and suggestions. The team and the teacher discuss solutions to assist the students with their specific needs and create a supportive plan.