Providing individualized learning opportunities to students
Mission
Our mission is to provide specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities.
Vision
We strive to adapt as necessary to meet the appropriate needs of an eligible student, the content, methodology, or delivery of instruction to address the student's unique needs and to ensure access of the child to the general curriculum.
Services
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
Mainstream and Resource Academic Supports
Life Skills Program
Post-High School Services
The 18+ Transition Service Program
Transition Services
Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
Related Services such as OT, PT and VI
Speech Services
Referring a Student for Special Education Services
Disabilities of various kinds often befall our children through injury, disease, or birth defects. Early intervention is crucial in helping these children reach their full potential. Children, ages from birth through 21, may be eligible for special services if they have significant delays in motor skills, speech, learning, vision, behavior, self-help skills, or serious hearing loss. To refer any child who resides in the Chapel Hill Independent School District, call (903) 566-2441 ext. 1950 or ask for the district Special Education office.
Child Find Documents:
Child Find
Parent/Guardian
Click Below to Refer a Child for Special Education Services
Niño encontrar
Padre/madre/tutor
Haga clic a continuación para remitir a un niño a los servicios de educación especial
Campus Staff - Child Find (special education) Referral Request
State Grant for Non-FAPE Special Education Services
Families with eligible students served by special education, could qualify to receive a one-time online grant of $1,500 to purchase goods and services through the TEA Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) program.
Forms:
Notice of Procedural Safeguards: English | Spanish | Audio Format
Special Education Contact Information: English | Spanish | Indonesian
Pathways Texas Transition & Employment Guide: English | Spanish
Delayed or Denied Evaluations & Compensatory Services: English | Spanish
Resources:
Student Centered Transition Network Resources: Click here to view and access.
Records Request:
In an effort to comply with Texas Education Agency regulations, the Chapel Hill Independent School District Special Education Office will transmit all record requests electronically through the TREx system. If a school district is located out of state and in need of records, please contact Brandy Starks or 903-566-2441 to request special education records. A district may also request records through Frontline SPM (eSped, V3, Success Ed).
News & Updates
SB 139 Notice to Families
In 2019, the 86th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 139 (SB 139), which requires Texas local education agencies (LEAs) to distribute a notice to parents containing the following information:
Changes made from 2016 to 2017 in reporting requirements for LEAs regarding special education enrollment in the Performance Based Monitoring Analysis System.
The rights of a child regarding the provision of special education services under both state and federal law.
The process and procedures for initiating a referral for evaluation for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and TEC Sec. 29.004.
Where to find local policies and procedures related to initiating a referral for evaluation under IDEA.
Meet the Team
Chalease Denson
Director of Special Education
Brandy Starks
Admin Asst. Director/Evaluation Staff
Christina Hyde
Special Education/504/ MTSS Program Coordinator
Kendra Johnson
Admin. Asst/Purchasing & Materials Clerk