Special Education

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides legal protections for you and your child during the evaluation and development of an individualized education program (IEP). These protections are referred to as Procedural Safeguards.

Please go to the SPEDTEX (by TEA) website to download your copy in English, Spanish, or up to 30 different languages.

Download Notice of Procedural Safeguards

This guide aims to help you, as a parent of a child who may qualify for special education services, gain a clearer understanding of the special education process and your procedural rights and responsibilities. By doing so, you can actively engage in decisions about your child's education. SPEDTex offers this resource in more than 30 languages.

Please go to the SPEDTEX (by TEA) website to download your copy.

Download Parent Guide

The legal framework for Special Education in our district, guided by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), ensures that students with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).

Our legal framework includes

• Child Find
• Ages 0-5
• Children Who Transfer or Recently Registered
• Evaluation
• Prior Written Notice
• ARD Committee
• Consent
• And More Topics

To view the framework in it's entirety, please go to TEA Legal Frameworks Portal.

View Legal Framework

This guide encompasses a range of essential services and supports for students with disabilities, including transition services, employment and supported employment opportunities, social security programs, and community long-term services. It also provides information on postsecondary educational programs, coordination with health and human services agencies, and options for guardianship and alternatives, such as supported decision-making agreements under Chapter 1357 of the Estates Code.

Please go to the Texas SPED Support (by TEA) website to download your copy in English, Spanish, or up to 5 different languages.

Download Transition & Employment guide

The document provides parents with essential information about dyslexia and related disorders, including definitions, characteristics, and the identification process. It outlines the legal rights of students under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the importance of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The guide highlights effective instructional strategies, accommodations, and modifications tailored to meet the needs of students with dyslexia. Additionally, it offers resources for further support and information, including contact details for state agencies.

Download Document for Full Details
For additional help you can contact

• Alena Wilson at awilson1@kleinisd.net
• State Dyslexia Helpline at 800-232-3030
• Websites: https://spedtex.org, https://tea.texas.gov/dyslexia