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

Leander Parent Support Meetings

Parent Meeting Archive

Check out our parent meeting archive to view any information that you may have missed! We will not have any parent meetings in December. Enjoy your break!

Family Education Night

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

January 18, 2023
February 15, 2023
March 22, 2023
April 19, 2023

AAC Out & About

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

December 14, 2022

Coffee Chats

10 – 11 a.m.

January 20, 2023
February 17, 2023
March 24, 2023
April 21, 2023

Leander Parent Support Group

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

January 26, 2023
March 30, 2023
May 11, 2023

Special Programs Advisory Council

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

January 24, 2023

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: Thirty-minute long daily supplemental small group instruction (pull-out or push-in) taught by an SRP teacher in addition to Core Reading Instruction provided by the classroom teacher […]
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: Jan. 12, 2023 January 13, 2023
During its Jan. 12 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included: * Spotlight on Learning: Four Points MS * Board Recognitions * Retention incentives approved for Special Education staff * Academic Calendar 2023–24 drafts discussed * Budget assumptions approved for 2023–24 fiscal year * Instructional Material Selection Process update * Citizens' Facility Advisory […]
Board Briefs: Dec. 8, 2022 December 9, 2022
During its Dec. 8 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included: *Spotlight on Learning: River Place Elementary School * Board Recognitions * Lump-sum retention payment approved for LISD staff * Attendance Zoning charter approved for middle schools and high schools * Student panel describes experiences in Special Programs * Strategic Plan Formative Review: […]
SELF 18+ Transition Services Graduation Ceremony Celebrates Students May 26, 2022
SELF 18+ Transition Services graduates were celebrated for their amazing achievements during a graduation ceremony Wednesday. These students have showcased incredible levels of independence and vocational proficiency. Assisting their efforts was an incredible group of teachers, job coaches and administrators, along with a support community partners who provided students with the opportunity for paid employment. […]