Mission Statement
YISD's Special Education Department recognizes, respects, and honors the diversity of our exceptional students and their families. Our purpose is to provide the leadership, services, and support that will enable learners to achieve their unique goals in inclusive school and community environments.
NOTICE—Special education students who were exempted by their ARD committees from taking or passing end-of-course exams as part of graduation requirements may be entitled to seek additional special education services despite having graduated, if presently under the age of 22. If interested, please contact the Special Education Office.
Resources
Aiding Students Who Have Learning Difficulties or Who Need Special Education or Section 504 Services
Guide to the Admission, Review and Dismissal Process (ARD) February 2021
Spanish Version of Guide to the Admission, Review and Dismissal Process February 2021
Procedural Safeguards English February 2021
Procedural Safeguards Spanish February 2021
Texas Education Agency Dispute Resolution Systems Handbook March 2021
Spanish Version of Texas Education Agency Dispute Resolution Systems Handbook March 2021
Transition and Employment Guide English
Transition and Employment Guide Spanish
Texas Transition
Texas Education Agency's COVID-19 Family Video Series
The Legal Framework
Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) English
Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) Spanish
Inclusion In Texas
