Special Education
Department of Special Education
The Raul Yzaguirre schools provide students with special needs with rich educational opportunities to prepare them for the future. Our students have the opportunity to participate in a free and appropriate educational setting designed to meet their individual needs on our campuses.
Based on the student's individual education plan, services are provided in the least restrictive environment that allows the student access to the general education curriculum and instruction with non-disabled classmates to the extent that is appropriate for the student, but also provides them with personalized instruction if necessary, according to their specific needs.
Mission Statement
The RYSS Education Department's purpose is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to empower them and help them to be successful in school and in life.
Notice of Procedural Safeguards / Aviso sobre Procedimientos de Protección
Parent's Guide to the ARD Process / Guía para Padres del Proceso de ARD
Exciting News for Families!
We are thrilled to announce the Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) $1,500 grant! This program offers eligible families up to $1,500 to purchase educational goods and services like tutoring, textbooks, technology, and more to support their child’s learning journey.
Please note: This is a one-time grant. If you've previously applied for a PDSES or Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) grant, you are not eligible to reapply for the same student.
We believe every child deserves the resources they need to succeed, and we’re excited to support your family in achieving that goal!
We are thrilled to announce the Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) $1,500 grant! This program offers eligible families up to $1,500 to purchase educational goods and services like tutoring, textbooks, technology, and more to support their child’s learning journey.
Please note: This is a one-time grant. If you've previously applied for a PDSES or Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) grant, you are not eligible to reapply for the same student.
We believe every child deserves the resources they need to succeed, and we’re excited to support your family in achieving that goal!
At-Home Resources
- The Autism Helper
- Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times
- Visual Supports Toolkit
- Life Skills
- Modified Lessons
- Snap and Read
- Co-Writer
The Autism Helper
Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times
Visual Supports Toolkit
Life Skills
Modified Lessons
Snap and Read
Co-Writer
- OSEP State Bill 139 of the 86th Texas Legislature
- Updates in Special Education
- Actualizaciones en Educación Especial
- Delayed or Denied Evaluations & Compensatory Services
- Evaluaciones Retrasadas o Denegadas y Servicios Compensatorios
- Dyslexia and Related Disorders: Information for Parents
OSEP State Bill 139 of the 86th Texas Legislature
Updates in Special Education
Actualizaciones en Educación Especial
Delayed or Denied Evaluations & Compensatory Services
Evaluaciones Retrasadas o Denegadas y Servicios Compensatorios
Dyslexia and Related Disorders: Information for Parents
Texas Workforce Commission
A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities / Guia de Transicion para la Educacion Post-Secundaria y Empleo para Estudiantes y Jovenes con Disabilidades
- Texas Project FIRST - Families, Information, Resources, Support, and Training
- Cameras in the Classroom
- Region 4 Education Service Center
