Hays CISD Special Education
Operating PROCEDURES
This site supports the Hays Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD) team,
including families, in navigating the district's special education process.
It is updated frequently to reflect changes in local, state, and federal policies regarding students with disabilities.
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This handbook is designed to help you navigate the special education process.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act State Board of Education Rules Commissioner’s Rules Texas State Laws
This guide is designed to give parents of a child who is or may be eligible for special education services, a better understanding of the special education process and of their procedural rights and responsibilities so that they will be able to fully participate in the decision-making process regarding their child’s education.
La guía está diseñada para darle, como padre de un niño que es o puede ser elegible para servicios de educación especial, un mejor entendimiento del proceso de educación especial y de sus derechos procesales y responsabilidades de modo que pueda participar totalmente en el proceso de tomar decisiones en cuanto a la educación de su niño.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as amended in 2004, requires schools to provide parents of a child with a disability with a notice containing a full explanation of the procedural safeguards available under the IDEA and its implementing regulations. This document, produced by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), is intended to meet this notice requirement and help parents of children with disabilities understand their rights under the IDEA.
La Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA) que fue enmendada en 2004 requiere que escuelas provean a los padres de un niño con una discapacidad con un aviso que contiene una explicación completa de los procedimientos de protección disponibles bajo la IDEA y sus regulaciones de realización. Este documento, producido por la Agencia de Educación de Texas (TEA), lleva a cabo el requisito de aviso y ayuda a padres de niños con discapacidades a entender sus derechos bajo la IDEA.
This transition and employment guide is for the student in Texas public schools, who may have received special education services due to a disability. It also provides helpful information for parents. This guide has steps the student and parents can take to make sure they are able to find the right work or educational choices after high school. It also tells where to get the services needed after high school.
Esta guía de transición y empleo fue creada para usted, un estudiante de la escuela pública de Texas que podría haber recibido servicios de educación especial debido a una discapacidad. También proporciona información útil para sus padres. Esta guía contiene pasos que usted y sus padres pueden seguir para garantizar que usted sea capaz de encontrar el trabajo o las opciones educativas adecuados después de la escuela preparatoria. Además, le indica dónde obtener los servicios que necesitará después de la escuela preparatoria
The Legal Framework is a statewide leadership project partnering the Texas Education Agency and Region 18 Education Service Center. The project which includes contacts from each educational service center is a compilation of state and federal requirements for special education organized by topic in a user-friendly format. This site includes frameworks, publications, and resources helpful in the special education process. There is a glossary of terms and acronyms, links to laws, rules and guidance; and a search feature.
This website is especially for families and parents of children with disabilities or special health-care needs and is designed to offer support, inspiration, resources, and links to services available.
Este sitio Web es para padres de niños con discapacidad y necesidades especiales de salud y su fin es el de ofrecerte el apoyo que necesitas, proporcionarte los recursos necesarios para cuidar a tu hijo y a inspirarte en este camino que estás recorriendo.