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

Special Programs & Services News

Leander Parent Support Meetings

Parent Meeting Archive

Check out our parent meeting archive to view any information that you may have missed! RSVP for this month’s meetings.

Family Education Workshops

This year we will be hosting a fall and spring conference day full of learning to support your student at home.

May 2, 2025

AAC Out & About

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

TBD

Leander Parent Inspiration Group

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

November 14, 2024

Special Programs Advisory Council

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

December 10, 2024
February 4, 2025
April 8, 2025

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 […]
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 […]

News

Collaborative Partners: All About Evaluations May 19, 2025
Leander ISD’s Special Programs Parent Liaison, Ashley Anderson, is joined by Coordinator of Evaluation and Related Services, Mary Beth Pinell, for an informative conversation about the special education evaluation process, related services, and how families can navigate important conversations and collaborate with their child’s support team.
Collaborative Partners: Little Learners, Big Impact May 5, 2025
Leander ISD’s Special Programs Parent Liaison, Ashley Anderson, is joined by Special Education Early Childhood Coordinator Erica Metcalf for an engaging conversation about early childhood education services and how families can create meaningful learning experiences at home.
Collaborative Partners: Exploring the Journey April 21, 2025
Leander ISD’s Special Programs Parent Liaison, Ashley Anderson is joined by Area Superintendent, Paul Johnson for an insightful conversation on fostering campus collaboration and building strong support networks to help families plan for the future.