• SPECIAL EDUCATION

    Houston ISD provides a continuum of special education services to meet the needs of eligible students with disabilities. We advocate for students with disabilities to receive inclusive instruction with their non-disabled peers and support them in their learning. For more information, contact your child's school or the Office of Special Education Services.

     

    OSES Mission and Vision

    The Mission of the Office of Special Education Services is to provide support and guidance to parents, teachers, campus leaders, and other stakeholders that directly improve student outcomes while removing barriers and raising expectations for students with disabilities. The Vision of the Office of Special Education Services is for students with disabilities to receive an exceptional education that will allow them to achieve their highest educational level and reach their greatest potential as caring, responsible, and independent citizens.

     

    OSES Framework

    The Office of Special Education Services Framework is a fluid framework that guides the services we provide to parents, teachers, campus leaders, and other stakeholders. We believe this framework illustrates the true collaboration needed to make every student a successful learner.

    The Office of Special Education Services supports students with disabilities in gaining college and career readiness, and independent living skills through active engagement in the grade-level curriculum.

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    Child Find

    HISD has systems in place to locate, evaluate, and identify students with disabilities transitioning from Early Childhood Agencies (ECI) and those ages 3 to 21. If you suspect that your child has a disability, please contact your child's school or Evaluation Services.

    ● How do I get my child tested for a disability?

    ● Evaluation Request Flowchart

     

    Services

    ● Specialized Service Location Maps and Programs

    ● What kind of services are available?

    ● Inclusive Schools Network  

    ● Decision-Making Process for Self-Contained Classes

      

    Houston ISD OSES Contacts 

    Ashford ES Contacts

    Aledwina Townsend, SPED Chair - BSC & Resource - atownsen@houstonisd.org

    Lauren Roberson, SPED Co-Chair - ECSE - lauren.floyd@houstonisd.org

    LaQuita Small, IAT/504 Coordinator - lsmall1@houstonisd.org

    Kylene Vasquez, Principal - kvasquez@houstonisd.org Direct Line: 713-556-3709

     

    Ashford ES Campus-Wide Meeting Schedule

    • -Tuesdays are reserved for IAT/504 meetings
    • -Wednesdays are reserved for ARD meetings
    • *There is flexibility on scheduling if a parent cannot make the campus-wide designated dates