December 2025
December 2025
To support you as you navigate the special education process, I’ve included a collection of helpful tip sheets from the Texas Education Agency. These resources answer many common questions and offer clear guidance for families at every stage.
For our 12th-grade families, please remember to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This important step is not only required for graduation, but it also opens the door to valuable financial aid opportunities for college, training programs, and other postsecondary paths.
You’ll also find additional resources and upcoming webinars in this newsletter designed to further support your student’s learning, growth, and well-being.
As always, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season,
Don Gilley
GCISD Transition Specialist
Overview of Special Education for Parents
Who is Part of the IEP Team?
An Overview of the IEP
Present Levels and Functional Performance
Measuring Goal Progress
What are Related Services?
Supplementary Aids and Services
What is ESY?
The Special Education Process
Transition Services
More Info Coming Soon
Useful Links
Use This Link to complete your application.
Resources for students in grades 8-12 with disabilities and those without too!
Click Here to go to Tomorrow Ready Texas.
Get resources that match your teen’s current grade level.
Find the support they need, with tons of resources for students with specific disabilities.
Learn about all their options, including college, joining the workforce and living independently.
12/18/25 Early Release All Campuses
12/19/25 - 1/2/26 Holiday - No School
1/05/26 and 1/06/26 Professional Development - No school
Resources for Transition Planning for Caregivers
For information purposes only. GCISD does not sponsor or endorse these resources, organizations, or programs.