Special Programs & Services

Through collaboration with our students, families, staff, and community, the Special Programs & Services department will support each and every student on their path to a meaningful future by celebrating individual strengths, honoring voice and choice, and building independence.

Intervention Services

Special Education

Special Programs Handbook

Essential Resources

Required TEA Postings

Special Programs & Services News

Leander Parent Support Meetings

Parent Meeting Archive

Check out our parent meeting archive to view any information that you may have missed! RSVP for this month’s meetings.

Family Education Workshops

Sessions will run from 11:00am – 12:30pm and 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on all dates

January 31, 2024
February 21, 2024
March 27, 2024
April 24, 2024

AAC Out & About

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

TBD

Leander Parent Inspiration Group

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

February 22, 2024
March 21, 2024
April 18, 2024

Special Programs Advisory Council

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

March 5, 2024

Staff Directory

For a districtwide staff listing, visit the Staff Directory page.

Support

Special Programs: Handbook November 5, 2021
Vision Watch on YouTube Index The Special Programs and Services Handbook serves as a resource to families, teachers, and students who qualify for services, as well as the general public, to better understand the opportunities we provide. Special Programs Process Resources Roles & Responsibilities Click on the graphic below to see the details for each […]
Supplemental Reading Program (SRP) January 25, 2021
The Supplemental Reading Program (SRP) in Leander ISD focuses on students most in need of intensive reading intervention based on district qualifying criteria. The elements of the program include: SRP teachers serve Kindergarten through 3rd-grade students on all campuses. SRP is a “tier 3 intervention” based on Leander ISD’s Response to Intervention (RtI) model. Additional […]
Copia Report May 11, 2020
On October 21, 2019, Copia Consulting LLC conducted a focus group with seven parents of students with special needs, two of which were also district employees. These parents were identified and invited by the district to participate. The purpose of the focus group was to gather information regarding successes, failures, concerns, needs and ideas for […]

News

Board Briefs: March 28, 2024 April 3, 2024
During its March 28 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included: * Spotlight on Learning: Glenn HS * Newest Elementary School Named After Long-Time Trustee * Instructional Materials Selection Process Update * Approved Resolution Directs LISD to Share Feedback on Proposed Dyslexia Rules from the State * Discussion for Secondary Attendance Zones for […]
Board Briefs: March 7, 2024 March 8, 2024
During its March 7 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included: * Spotlight on Learning: Student Athletic Trainers * Board Recognitions * Special Programs Update * Bond 2023 Project Status: Special Education 18+ Transition Services & Science Materials joint buildings * Bond 2023: Project Funds Released For LHS Masterplan’s Phase 1 Construction * […]
“Destination… Life” Transition Fair Prepares Students, Families for Life Beyond High School March 1, 2024
Leander ISD staff and students, and community members from around Central Texas came together on Saturday Feb. 24, 2024 at McNeil High School in Round Rock ISD, for this years annual "Destination... Life" Transition Fair and Conference.