Jarrell ISD  

Special Education 

JISD Special Education Department

Jarrell ISD provides special education services to children with disabilities to meet their unique needs.  These educational programs are provided in a variety of settings, including a typical classroom, small group resource classrooms, and structured learning environments serving students with low-incidence disabilities. Students must be identified as in need of special education through a referral and evaluation process.  In addition to academic programs, the district also provides related services including transportation, speech therapy, occupational and physical therapy, adaptive physical education, individual or group counseling, and a work-study program.

To qualify for special education, students must have been evaluated in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, and have a disability such as the following:


Special education is offered at no cost to parents to meet the needs of a child with a disability.

Special Education Administration

Director of Special Education 

Dr. Patty Cote

patty.cote@jarrellisd.org

512-746-2124 ext.1008 


Coordinator of Campus Support

Lynn Dluski

lynn.dluski@jarrellisd.org

512-746-2124 Ext. 1706 

Coordinator of Assessment

Elinore Wells

elinore.lafebre@jarrellisd.org

512-746-2124 Ext. 1701 



Administrative Assistant

Sarah Schneider

Sarah.Schneider@jarrellisd.org

512-746-2124 Ext. 1702