UPDATES 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR POSTED IN DETAILED INFO.
Following a joint order released on July 21 by the Tarrant County, City of Arlington and City of Burleson health authorities, all Mansfield ISD students will begin the 2020-21 school year on Aug. 12 in a virtual setting until Sept. 28.
All children learn at different rates, however some children have significant difficulty in one or more areas of development.
What does "child with a disability" mean?
The term "child with a disability" means a child who (1) has one of the following disability conditions and (2) needs special education services to benefit from education:
Who does Child Find apply to?
This notice applies to persons residing in Texas who are:
The above-described persons are entitled to a comprehensive evaluation to determine if their disability qualifies them for special education and related services to be provided through an Individualized Education Program (IEP) pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) and to rules of the Texas State Board of Education.
Who can begin the Child Find process?
Anyone can start the process: a parent/guardian, doctor, teacher, relative or friend can call their local school district Child Find. If you are concerned about a child’s learning, contact your local school campus, district, or charter school.
Possible Services and Placement Options
Based on the results of the evaluation, placement decisions will be determined. Placement options could include instruction and therapy services in a special education classroom, instruction in a general education classroom with special education support, or speech therapy services.
Misc Attachment | ARD_Guide.pdf | 04-08-2020 |
Misc Attachment | SPED_ParentHandbook.pdf | 04-08-2020 |