Special Education

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.

Transition Planning

Family Support Resources

Autism: Parent Education

Private Duty Nurse

Assistive Technology

Adapted Physical Education

Blind & Visually Impaired

Special Programs Handbook

Essential Resources

Required TEA Postings

The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) provides resources and interactive features for increasing family awareness of disabilities and special education processes, with the goal of improving partnerships between schools and families.

Contact information:
Phone: 1-855-773-3839
Email: [email protected]
Live Chat: www.spedtex.org

Records Request

All Parent requests, please email your request to [email protected]
All Texas public school requests must be submitted in TREx
Any Texas institution that does not have access to TREX, please email your request to [email protected]
Any out-of-state requests, please email your request to [email protected]

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Staff Directory

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

Support

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 […]
Student Conduct on Buses October 10, 2018
Rules for Student Conduct on LISD School Buses For your own safety and that of other riders: Other Driving Regulations & Procedures: Video Cameras Video camera recording of the ride has proven to be a valuable tool in maintaining safe student conduct. In the event that an incident occurs, videotapes will be retained, and segments […]
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

Notice of Destruction of Records, Special Education November 15, 2023
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.
Board Briefs: Sept. 21, 2023 September 23, 2023
During its Sept. 21 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included: * Spotlight on Learning: SELF 18+ Transition Services * Reviewing a recommendation by the Long-Range Planning Committee to build an early childhood center in the northern area of our district * Authorizing LISD to join TEA A-F Accountability Lawsuit * Receiving an […]
Vocational and 18+ Students Recognized at LIVE Celebration April 26, 2023
Leander ISD’s vocational and 18+ students were recognized and celebrated along with their teachers and local community business partners at the annual Leander Independent Vocational Education (LIVE) Celebration April 26.