Special Programs
Special Programs
Special Education
We are proud of our schools and welcome visitors. To protect the security of our students and staff and the learning environment at our schools, visitors must adhere to the following guidelines:
- All campus visitors must report to the school office at 141 South College Street, present a government-issued photo ID, sign in, state their reason for being on campus and obtain approval from the principal or designee.
- All visitors to the campus shall wear a visitor name badge provided by the school office.
- Visitors who wish to disseminate information to students or staff must comply with District board policies.
- Media representatives shall arrange visits to the district with the Superintendent of Schools.
- Visitors must wear appropriate attire when visiting District schools.
- The teacher and the principal approve a request for a parent and/or others to visit a classroom. Approval shall be subject to the classroom activities scheduled for the day of the requested visit and must be conducted following District policies.
- Due to privacy issues, videotaping in the classroom by parents is not permitted. Exceptions shall be granted only by the superintendent or designee.
- Visitors who fail to comply with these guidelines and/or district policies may be prohibited from visiting the school and other District Facilities.
Resources
- Updates in Special Education for Roby Elementary (English | Spanish)
- Updates in Special Education for Roby High School (English | Spanish)
- Procedural Safeguards (Texas Education Agency)
- Parents’ Guide to the ARD Process (Texas Education Agency)
- Texas Transition and Employment Guide (English | Spanish)
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and Section 504 (Texas Education Agency)
- Compensatory Services, Texas Education Agency (English | Spanish)
The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) provides resources and interactive features for increasing family awareness of disabilities and special education processes, with the goal of improving partnerships between schools and families.
Contact information:
- Phone: 1-855-773-3839
- Email: inquire@spedtex.org
- Live Chat: www.spedtex.org
Dyslexia
The Texas Dyslexia Handbook is developed and adopted into administrative rule by the Texas State Board of Education. The handbook contains guidelines for school districts to follow to identify and provide services for students with dyslexia. In addition, information regarding the state’s dyslexia statutes and their relation to various federal laws is included.
Resources
- Dyslexia Handbook 2024
- Important Changes for Families to Understand (English | Spanish)
- Dyslexia and Related Disorders (Texas Education Agency)