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Serving children with special needs from ages 3-21

When your child has special needs,
navigating the path to success can be challenging.

You've got a lot on your plate. You don't have to do it all by yourself.
Arlington ISD will partner with you to help your child find THEIR success story.

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Every child is unique. Serving your child's specific needs requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach.

The Arlington ISD Special Education Cycle of Success

Evaluation

The first step in your child's Cycle of Success is an evaluation to determine their strengths and areas of need in all areas of suspected disabilities. If your child is determined to be a student with a disability who requires specially-designed instruction, Arlington ISD will partner with you to develop the appropriate special education supports and services necessary to meet your child's educational needs at no cost.

Address the Gaps

The second step in this cycle is to identify the most important skills they need to be successful, always keeping in mind that success for every student with special deficits is different. At this point, a plan will be designed to meet their specific areas of needed instruction.

Monitor goals until they reach mastery level

Your child's plan is constantly and continually monitored in partnership with you. Our team will continue to monitor your child's goals until they achieve mastery levels. Then, together we will identify the next skill set that will make them more successful in their academic journey.

Success and Transition

The final step in your child's Cycle of Success is to learn the important life skills needed to live a full life. We know you want them to be as independent as possible, and this is our goal for them as well. Arlington ISD provides your student opportunities to engage in the community and develop the skills necessary to make this a reality.

We care about how your child is doing - academically, socially and emotionally.
We walk hand-in-hand with you to guide them to new levels of success.

Arlington ISD Special Education

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Cindy Brown

Director
(682) 867-0800

Survey of Parents of Students Receiving Special Education Services / Encuesta a padres de estudiantes recibiendo servicios de educación especial

Arlington ISD seeks to collect input from parents with a child receiving special education services regarding the IEP process.

All responses will be collected anonymously to help guide the district in continuous improvement.

Complete the survey

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