SPECIAL EDUCATION

Special Populations

Kim Chesney

Director | Student Services kchesney@texanscan.org

Stacey Carroll

Facilitator | Special Education scarroll@texanscan.org

Melody Brown

Vocational Adjustment Coordinator - South msbrown@texanscan.org

Kandice Washington

Vocational Adjustment Coordinator - North kawashinton@texanscan.org

Keldra Hall

Behavior Specialist khall@texanscan.org

Cherese Walker

Dyslexia and Reading Specialist cwalker@texanscan.org

Special Education Information

Texans Can Academies provides a comprehensive educational program for students with disabilities. A free, appropriate public education is offered through the provision of special programs and related services designed to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability.

IDEA

IDEA

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that has been in effect since 1975. IDEA requires public schools to provide a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) to eligible students ages 3-21 with disabilities.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Ley de Educaci para Personas con Discapa

The Texas Legal Framework

Required Postings

https://www.spedtex.org/

The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) provides resources and interactive features for increasing family awareness of disabilities & special education processes, with the goal of improving partnerships between schools & families.

Contact Information:

1-855-773-3839 | inquire@spedtex.org | Live Chat

PDF version of our Services

Resources and Information and Special Education:

Resources and Information:

Financial Support for SWD