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

Coming Soon

Leander Parent Support Meetings

All information about upcoming events can be found in Parent Square of contacting Special Programs Parent Liaison [email protected]

Family Education Workshops

This year we will be hosting a fall and spring conference day full of learning to support your student at home.

October 3rd

AAC Out & About

October 4th

Special Programs Advisory Council Coffees

10:00am – 11:00 am

October 10th

Special Programs Advisory Council General Meetings

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

September 30th
November 10th

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 […]
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 […]
Special Education Acronyms & Abbreviations August 16, 2018
A AAC Augmentative and Alternative Communication ACT on Life Adult Centered Tool on Life ADA Americans with Disabilities Act ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder AEP Alternative Education Program AEIS Academic Excellence Indicator System – Texas State Accountability System AEPT Adult Employability Profile Tool AGC Access to the General Curriculum APE Adapted Physical Education ARD Admission, […]

News

Collaborative Partners: Your Child’s Best Advocate is You January 12, 2026
Leander ISD’s Special Programs Parent Liaison, Ashley Anderson, is joined by Daniel Runnels, SPED Behavior Coach for a conversation around understanding communication through behavior
Collaborative Partners: All Behavior Is Communication December 8, 2025
Leander ISD’s Special Programs Parent Liaison, Ashley Anderson, is joined by Daniel Runnels, SPED Behavior Coach for a conversation around understanding communication through behavior
Notice of Destruction of Records, Special Education December 5, 2025
Leander Independent School District's Special Education Department is preparing to destroy personally identifiable information which was maintained to provide educational services for qualifying students.