Program Descriptions

In-class Support (ICS)

In-class support service provides academic support in the general education classroom. The In-class Support staff collaborates with general education teachers to implement appropriate accommodations, assist in differentiating instruction, and provide additional strategies and support materials for students. This service is provided on all elementary and secondary campuses across the district.

Learning Lab

Learning Lab provides academic support to students receiving special education services in elementary, middle, and high school.  The special education teacher, in cooperation with the general education teacher, supports the use of appropriate accommodations, reinforces concepts presented in the general education classroom, and provides prescriptive intervention and/or support in the areas of math, writing, and/or reading. Students receive all Tier 1 instruction in the general education classroom.

Co-Teach

Co-teach service is provided on secondary campuses. The co-teacher works with the general education teacher to modify student assignments, implement appropriate accommodations, reinforce concepts presented in the general education classroom, differentiate instruction, and provide additional strategies and support materials for students.

Fundamental Learning Classroom

Fundamental classes are based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills embedded in the general education curriculum.  Fundamentals classes are designed to provide individual and small group instruction for students who need modified grade-level content in a special education setting. Fundamental classes are available on all campuses.

Academic Bridging Classroom

The Academic Bridging Classroom (ABC) is designed to provide general education curriculum and instruction for students who require a highly specialized learning environment due to significant communication, social, sensory, and behavioral needs and demonstrate behavior(s) that interfere with their learning or the learning of others. The IEP focuses on behavioral and academic skills. ABC includes intensive social skill instruction, behavior modification strategies, and concentrated academic instruction based on the individual needs of students. This classroom is located on various elementary campuses across the district.

Positive Attitude for Success Classroom

The  Positive Attitude for Success Classroom (PAS) is designed to provide general education curriculum and instruction for students demonstrating severe emotional and/or behavioral dysregulation and behavior patterns that interfere with their educational performance or the educational performance of others.  The classes provide a structured learning environment for each student.  The focus of instruction is on academics with social and behavior management skills directly instructed and integrated within the academic curriculum. This classroom is located on various elementary and secondary campuses across the district.

Early Learning Classroom 
(formerly served in STEP and ECSE)

The Early Learning Classroom (ELC) provides a continuum of services for students ages 3 and 4 (as of Sept.1). In addition to pre-academics, this specially designed instruction targets the development of students’ functional, adaptive, communication/language, fine/gross motor, and social skills. The ELC classroom utilizes a curriculum that is aligned to state pre-kindergarten guidelines and is modified to meet the individual needs of students. Classes may be integrated with pre-kindergarten and/or be in a special education setting.

Functional and Supported Learning Classroom
(formerly served Communications, Support Center, MAC, Applied Academics)

The Functional and Supported Learning Classroom (FSLC) provides a highly structured environment supporting prerequisite academic skills, functional skills and routines, communication, and adaptive behavior/social skills.  The goal of this classroom is for students to increase their functional independence and help them transition successfully to post-secondary environments. Academic goals and objectives are aligned with prerequisite skills and alternate academic standards in all academic areas.  Students will have the opportunity to participate to the maximum extent appropriate, with children who are nondisabled. This classroom is located at various elementary and secondary campuses across the district. Serves students in grades k-12.

Active Learning Classroom
(formerly served in Development Center) 

The Active Learning Classroom (ALC) offers specifically designed instruction for children with low-incidence disabilities. Students often have significant delays, often exhibiting physical/sensory disabilities. Instruction emphasizes functional and developmental skills including communication, socialization, personal management, vocational, and functional academics. This classroom is centralized and provides a continuum of services.

Vocational Experience 
High School and 18+ Transition Program

Vocational Experience is a community-based training program designed to prepare and teach students in special education (16 years of age and older) the skills needed to lead an active, independent, and productive life upon graduation. Students acquire meaningful work experiences, learn to access the community safely and effectively, purchase items that meet their needs, and practice appropriate social behaviors in a workplace setting. The community becomes the classroom. The students will have opportunities to participate in vocational training at various locations throughout the year.

On the Job Training (OJT)
High School and 18+ Transition Program

On the Job Training (OJT) is a program for students receiving special education services and placed on a job. Student will receive  regularly scheduled direct support from special education support staff. High School Career and Technology Education (CTE) classes should be considered and determined to not be appropriate prior to a student participating in this class. 

MOU
High School and 18+ Transition Program

Moving On Up is designed for students in special education, ages 18-21 working toward the mastery of specific employability and self help skills. In this program students participate in age appropriate activities, which may include volunteer work and supported employment. Students utilize district and public transportation for their daily activities. They learn to access the communities safely and effectively, purchase items that meet their needs, interact in the community.

Learning Lab is offered on all campuses. 

FSW
High School and 18+ Transition Program

Functional Skills Workshop (FSW) is designed for students in special education, ages 18-21, who require continued IEP support in order to gain daily living and vocational training experiences. The goal of FSW is to prepare students to be as independent as possible in supervised post-secondary environments.