What is Special Education?
Special education means instruction that is specially designed to meet the unique needs of a student with a disability. It includes any related services needed for the student to benefit from his or her special education services. Special education is not a place, but a set of services and supports that can be provided in many ways and in many different settings. What special education looks like for an individual student is outlined in his or her IEP. The IEP is developed by a team referred to in Texas as the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee. The parent is a member of the ARD committee. Click here for more information in English and here in Spanish.
Specially designed instruction means instruction adapted, as appropriate, to the needs of the eligible student under the IDEA, which may include the content, methodology or delivery of instruction; addressing the unique needs of the student that result from the student’s disability; and ensuring access of the student to the general curriculum so that the student can meet the educational standards with the jurisdiction of the District that apply to all students.
Our department team is composed of a diverse group of professionals with the same goal - to support student success. We are focused on partnering with families and the community to achieve this goal.
Our Leadership Team:
Lila Kirkpatrick
Special Programs Coordinator
ECSE, LID, & ESY Services,
In-home training
Who should I contact if I think my child may have a disability?
Contact your child's teacher to discuss your concerns.
You can request a special education evaluation for your child. It is recommended that you do so in writing. You can send your request to your student's teacher or campus administrator. Upon receipt of your request, a campus team will meet with you to discuss your concerns and consider evaluation.