Special Services

What is so special about Special Education

In the Royse City Independent School District, we believe that all children can learn and are entitled to educational opportunities that match their ability to learn. Numerous programs are available for children with disabilities from birth through age twenty-one through the department of special education at Royse City ISD. To receive special education services, a child must meet criteria defined by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Each school has a Student Support Team, which reviews all information and, if appropriate, refers the student for a comprehensive assessment. Our dedicated staff of diagnosticians and licensed school psychologist administer appropriate assessments to obtain the needed information about the child?s strengths and needs. An Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) committee will then review all of the available data and determine whether a child qualifies for services.

What is the purpose of the ARD committee

ARD is an acronym for the Admission, Review and Dismissal committee. This committee, which includes the parent, an administrator, teacher, and other staff familiar with the student?s needs, makes all decisions concerning the educational program/services of a student referred to or receiving special education support.

Eligibility for Special Education Services

• Auditory Impairment
• Autism
• Deaf-Blind
• Emotional Disturbance
• Learning Disability
• Mental Retardation
• Multiple Disabilities
• Orthopedic Impairment
• Other Health Impairment
• Speech Impairment
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Visual Impairment
• Non-Categorical Early Childhood