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

Collaborative Partners: Exploring Behavior Supports December 3, 2024
Leander ISD’s Special Programs Parent Liaison Ashley Anderson is joined by Behavior Specialist Bonnie White to discuss behavioral supports available for students.
Collaborative Partners: Making Connections November 18, 2024
Leander ISD’s Special Programs Parent Liaison Ashley Anderson is joined by Low Incidence Disability Coordinator Lisa Robertson to discuss Special Programs resources and ways to connect with your community.
New Podcast “Collaborative Partners” Recognizes AAC Awareness Month October 28, 2024
In the inaugural podcast for the Special Programs' department – Collaborative Partners – Ashley Anderson, the Special Programs Parent Liaison, is joined by Assistive Technology Specialist Cici Fritts to discuss Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness.