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

TEA Stakeholder Survey

The Division of Review and Support at the Texas Education Agency (TEA) strives to improve special education services for Texas local education agencies (LEAs). The monitoring process is intended to help school districts continuously improve services and facilitate positive student outcomes. As a stakeholder involved in special education, your feedback is important to inform our process development. Click here to learn more and complete the 10-20 minute survey

Essential Resources

Required TEA Postings

Leander Parent Support Meetings

Parent Meeting Archive

RSVP for our February meetings, or check out our parent meeting archive to view any information that you may have missed!

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.

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
March 28, 2023
May 9, 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: SRP teachers serve Kindergarten through 3rd-grade students on all campuses. SRP is a “tier 3 intervention” based on Leander ISD’s Response to Intervention (RtI) model. Additional […]
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

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.
Board Briefs: March 9, 2023 March 10, 2023
During its March 9 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included: * Spotlight on Learning: Westside ES * Board Recognition * Approving Special Education stipends & supplemental pay for 2023–24 * Discussing Formative Review: Empowered Staff presentation * Trustees sharing their learning from recent professional development opportunities
“Destination… Life” Transition Fair March 8, 2023
Past and present Leander ISD students came together with community members on March 3, 2023 at McNeil High School to attend this years "Destination... Life" Transition Fair and Conference. Present were multiple vendors, state and local agencies, and programs that assist students with disabilities and their families.