Our Mission
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It is the mission of the Special Education Services Department to actively respond to the needs of students with disabilities and their families by providing support that will encourage and foster empowerment, independence, and inclusiveness in all aspects of the educational experience in school and beyond.
In Denton Independent School District, each student with a disability has the opportunity to participate in a free, appropriate education designed to meet his or her individual needs. DISD provides a continuum of student-centered, supportive services to meet the needs of eligible students between the ages of 3 and 21 with disabilities. Children who have visual or auditory impairments may receive services at birth. DISD with all aspects of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA 2004).
Resources
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Student Handbook Statement
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Texas Transition and Employment Guide
- Texas Transition and Employment Guide (English/Spanish)
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- Authority: TEC, §29.0112(e)
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SB 139 Notice to Families
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IDEA, Dyslexia, MTSS, and Section 504
- Resources | Texas Education Agency - Provides families with information regarding IDEA, Dyslexia, MTSS, and Section 504.
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- Authority: OSEP Requirement 3
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Compensatory Services
- Compensatory Services - Sept 2021 - ENG
- Compensatory Services - Sept 2021 - SPAN
Additionally, LEAs must be sure to provide this information to families of students with disabilities without internet access in the most appropriate manner for their local communities.
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- Authority: OSEP Requirement 4
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SPEDTex Logo, Hyperlink, Description, and Contact Information
- Post on the LEA’s public-facing website, preferably on the LEA’s special education page, the logo, hyperlink, description, and contact information for SPEDTex by August 31, 2022.
- Items to be posted can be found at the bottom of the SPEDTex Educator page.
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- Authority: IDEA-B Program Guidelines Requirements
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Significant Disproportionality
- Publicly Report (recommendation to post on the LEA website) if: Significant Disproportionate (SD Year 3) and upon review any revision of policies, practices, and procedures used in the identification or placement in particular education settings, including disciplinary removals are made.
- Significant Disproportionality | Texas Education Agency
- State and Federal Activity Updates Regarding Significant Disproportionality (texas.gov)
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- Authority: 34 CFR §300.646(c)
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The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex: spedtex.org) 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: inquire@spedtex.org
- Live Chat: www.spedtex.org
