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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Can all Clear Creek ISD schools serve my child with a disability? |
Special education services are provided at all Clear Creek ISD campuses. Specialized programs are strategically located throughout Clear Creek ISD for students in need of a district class placement. These are known as district classes. If your home campus does not offer the specialized program your child needs, Clear Creek ISD will provide transportation to the most appropriate program to meet the child's individual needs. |
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| Is there anything I should bring with me from my child’s current school to assist in transferring to Clear Creek ISD? |
Clear Creek ISD needs complete records from the previous school district or program serving the student. These records should include, but may not be limited to the current Individual Education Plan (IEP), the most recent Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE), and any other reports which will assist Clear Creek ISD in identifying the appropriate services for an individual student. The parents can either bring school records from the previous school district or can let the campus know the district the child is moving from and the records will be mailed or faxed to Clear Creek ISD. |
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What will the process be for my child to start receiving special education services? |
- If the student has previously received special education services, the Clear Creek ISD home school of your child will hold a Temporary Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meeting upon the student registering for school so that the student may start receiving services immediately.
- Another Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meeting will be held within 30 school days after the temporary ARD meeting.
- If the student has not previously received special education services, but you are concerned that a disability may exist, you may request a Student Success Team (SST) meeting to consider ways to meet the student’s needs (see the Clear Creek ISD Referral Brochure for more information).
- If there is documentation identifying a disability requiring specialized services immediately for the student to be able to attend school, it is suggested that parents contact the campus principal in advance of the time the student is to start school. Reports from hospitals, previous schools and teachers and other sources will be helpful in determining the needs of your child.
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| What are some Special Education programs and services? |
The continuum of instructional options and services offered by Clear Creek ISD include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Itinerant services for students who need assistance in special areas such as vision, hearing or speech.
- General education classroom support (direct and indirect) which includes a variety of strategies to support integration into less restrictive environments.
- Content mastery centers for students in regular classes who need support through a collaborative approach.
- Resource services in schools for students who need special education assistance.
- Self-contained services on campuses for students who need special education assistance.
- Infant program for students birth through age 2 with hearing and/or vision impairments who can benefit from special instruction through home and/or center-based services.
- Early childhood programs for students ages 3 to 5 who require early intervention.
- Hospital/homebound program for students who are to be out of school for four or more weeks due to an accident, illness, or have a chronic illness that results in frequent absences.
- Regional Day School Program for the Deaf for students with hearing impairments who need specialized instructional and related services.
- Work training programs for students at the high school level supervised by a vocational adjustment coordinator (VAC).
- Transition planning to prepare students to exit public school.
- Supported employment for students with significant disabilities who require assistance in order to be employed.
- Related services necessary to enable students to benefit from their special education programs. These include, but are not limited to the following:
- Counseling
- Special transportation
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Adaptive equipment
- Orientation and mobility training
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| Who can I call to get further information? |
| Contact your school principal, counselor, or team leader or call the Office of Special Education at 281-284-0750 or email sped@ccisd.net. |
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