Special Programs

The Special Programs Department at Gatesville ISD is committed to providing appropriate, individualized learning services for students with disabilities.

GISD provides eligible students with disabilities a continuum of services to meet the unique needs of each student. Specialized learning and related services are specially designed instructional services that enable students with disabilities to make progress in the general curriculum, to participate in extracurricular and nonacademic activities, and to be educated and participate with disabled and typically developing peers in the public school system. Specialized Learning services are provided at no cost to parents whose student qualifies.

Students who qualify for specialized learning services have an educational need that will often require support that goes beyond what is normally received in the regular school and classroom setting. These services are determined by the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team and are available in many different instructional settings.

Services may include:

Consultative or direct support from specialized learning staff within the general education classroom
Direct instruction in a small group setting to reinforce instruction given in the general education classroom
Pull-out services for specific subject areas

GISD also provides support in communication skills, vocational skills, and behavior interventions, and related services like occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling services, and adapted physical education for students meeting the eligibility criteria for these specific interventions.

To qualify for Special Programs, students must be evaluated in accordance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004.

For more information on the Special Programs Department please call (254) 865-7251 once the automated message comes on press 8 to be transferred to the Special Programs Department.