Special Programs & Manuals

The District provides special programs for gifted and talented students, homeless students, bilingual students, migrant students, students with limited

English proficiency, dyslexic students, students with disabilities, and section 504. The coordinator of each program can answer questions about

eligibility requirements, as well as programs and services offered in the District or by other organizations. A student or parent with questions about

these programs should contact the principal.

Options and Requirements for Providing Assistance to Students Who Have Learning Difficulties or Who Need or May Need Special Education

If a child is experiencing learning difficulties, the parent may contact the person listed below to learn about the District's overall general education

referral or screening system for support services. This system links students to a variety of support options, including referral for a special education

evaluation. Students having difficulty in the regular classroom should be considered for tutorial, compensatory, and other support services that are

available to all students. At any time, a parent is entitled to request an evaluation for special education services. Within a reasonable amount of time,

the District must decide if the evaluation is needed. If evaluation is needed, the parent will be notified and asked to provide consent for the evaluation. The

District must complete the evaluation and the report within 60 calendar days of the date the District receives the written consent. The District must give a

copy of the report to the parent. If the District determines that the evaluation is not needed, the District will provide the parent with a written notice that explains

why the child will not be evaluated. This written notice will include a statement that informs the parent of their rights if they disagree with the District. Additionally,

the notice must inform the parents how to obtain a copy of the Notice of Procedural Safeguards--Rights of Parents of Students with Disabilities.

The Designated person to contact regarding options for a child experiencing learning difficulties or a referral for evaluation for special education is

Wanda Johnson or Karen Conley for the Elementary, Christy Rhodes for the Middle School, and Barbara Ragan at the High School.

Special Education Directory

District Contact -- Campus Principals

Patrice Counts - Elementary 903-546-6333

Dewitt Smith - Middle School 903-546-6161

Roger Ellis - High School 903-546-6319

Grayson County Special Education Coop

Mrs. Christy Nolen, Director

903-696-0015

Region 10 ESC Special Education Director

Ms. Gloria Key, Special Populations

972-348-1536