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.
Essential Resources
Required TEA Postings
- Texas Transition Employment Guide – English
- Texas Transition Employment Guide – Spanish
- SB139 Contact for Special Education Referrals
- SB139 Información y Persona de Contacto Para Referencias de Educación Especial
- Delayed or Denied Evaluations and Compensatory Services
- Evaluaciones Retrasadas o Denegadas & Servicios Compensatorios
- TEA Parent Fact Sheets
- Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES)
Special Programs & Services News
- All Special Programs Newsletters are now located in ParentSquare
Leander Family Engagement Meetings
All information about upcoming events can be found in Parent Square or by visiting the Special Programs Parent Advisory Council (SPPAC) Linktree. Please contact Special Programs Parent Liaison [email protected] with any questions.
Lunch & Learn
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
We’re so excited to launch our monthly Lunch & Learn webinar series this year! Grab a bite and join us each month to connect, share helpful tools, and partner together. We’ll explore practical tips and real-world strategies to help your student thrive both in the classroom and at home.
- Wednesday, September 2nd – Making Homework Work
- Wednesday, October 7th – Adolescent Behavior
- Wednesday, November 4th – Career & Technical Education (CTE)
- Wednesday, December 2nd – Unlocking Your Full Initial Evaluation(FIE)
- Wednesday, February 3rd – Graduation Options & Post-Secondary Supports
- Wednesday, March 3rd – Communication Supports
- Wednesday, April 7th – Behavior Supports
SPPAC DADvocates
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- Coming Soon
Coffee with the SPPAC
Hosted by our Parent Liaison and various Special Programs coordinators, these informal gatherings are a wonderful space for families to connect, ask questions, share resources, and discover practical tools to support students receiving Special Programs support. Each month we spotlight a specific high school feeder pattern to focus on local campus communities, but while our locations rotate through different feeder patterns, everyone is warmly welcome to attend any coffee that fits their schedule.
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
- Friday, August 28th : Malone Specialty Coffee (Cedar Park HS Feeder)
- Friday, September 11th : PJ’s Coffee (Glenn HS Feeder)
- Friday, October 2nd: Red Horn Coffee Roasters (Library Location) – (Leander HS Feeder)
- Friday, October 23rd : Seven Oaks Coffee (Rouse HS Feeder)
- Friday, November 6th: Russell’s Bakery & Cafe 2222 Location (Vandegrift HS Feeder)
- Friday, November 20th: Red Horn Coffee House & Brewing Co. (Vista Ridge HS Feeder)
- Friday, December 4th: Instill Coffee Co. – (Leander HS Feeder)
- Friday, December 18th: La Dosis Coffee + Cocktails (Cedar Park HS Feeder)
State of Special Programs with SPPAC
5:30pm – 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 29th
Staff Directory
For a districtwide staff listing, visit the Staff Directory page.
