The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, also known as IDEA, is a federal law that gives eligible students with disabilities the right to receive special education services and assistance in school. To be eligible for special education services, a student with a disability must need instruction that is specially designed to meet the student’s unique needs based on that disability.
Special Education Compensatory Services:
Compensatorios de educación especial:
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 provides that ―No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States…shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal assistance... Authority: 20 U.S.C. 794
The dyslexia and related services program is to properly identify students with dyslexia and dysgraphia, provide academic support that meets their individual needs, and assist the student in developing skills to compensate for any difficulties they may have in order to become successful individuals.
The Gifted and Talented/Advanced Academics program at Navarro ISD is designed to provide enrichment beyond the regular education program for students who function at remarkably high levels when compared to others of the same age and equivalent experiences.
Families of students with eligible disabilities can use the online accounts to obtain special educational resources and supplies and/or services such as additional speech therapy or other specific services.
Transition is a process designed to assist students with disabilities to achieve their postsecondary goals in the areas of education, employment and adult living. Through transition planning, annual goals and a coordinated set of activities focusing on both academic and functional skills are established to facilitate progress towards a student's postsecondary goals.
The Texas Education Agency has developed a Guide to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Process (ARD). If after reading this handbook you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Special Education Office.