Special Education

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Special Education at AISD

 

AISD is committed to meeting the needs of all our students.

Please visit the links below for valuable information, community support,

and frequently asked questions regarding Special Education at AISD.

 

Special Education at AISD

Finding Help for My Child

Evaluation & Eligibility 

Parent & Family Engagement

Section 504

Dyslexia


Currently under construction for the 24-25 School Year


Mills Programs


Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

This program provides special education services for any child ages 3 to 5 who meets eligibility requirements after receiving an evaluation through the district.

The goal of ECSE is to provide early intervention by focusing on communication, daily living skills, social and behavioral issues, gross and fine motor skills, and academics.

Our Team

 

   
ECSE Teacher Noelle Anderson ECSE TA Erin Abbe  
Noelle Anderson Erin Abbe  

 

 


 

Life Skills

This program provides support for the unique needs of students.

Their goal is to provide a positive environment, which prepares students to live, work, and enjoy life in their community.

 

Our Team

 

     
  Life Skills Teacher Stacey Bilek Life Skills TA Suchada De Lano intensive Support Tammie Garcia Milo Mountain Lion    
 

Stacey Bilek

Suchada DeLano

Tammie Garcia

Lilian Oliman  

 

 

 

Resource

This program provides direct, specialized instruction, academic remediation, and assistance with homework. 

 

Our Team

 

 
  Resource Teacher Laura Barrera Resource Teacher Miranda Coutee Resource Teacher Amy Griffin Resource Teacher Kristien Poff Madi Neugart Resource Teacher Kathy Thomas  
 

Laura Barrera

Miranda Coutee

Amy Griffin

Kristen Poff

Madi Neugart Kathy Thomas  

 

Resource Teacher Assistant And Inclusion TA Cynthia Khogly Resource TA Steven Schooler    

Cynthia Khogly

Steven Schooler

 

 

 


 

Social Behavior Skills (SBS)

This program provides behavioral support and interventions to help students to think, decide, and make choices in self-directed ways that will benefit the student

                         Our Team

 

 
SBS Teacher Jacob Dunagan SBS TA Joseph Lara  

Jacob Dunagan

Joseph Lara  

 


 

Social Communication Resources and Services (SCORES)

This program provides support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or other disabilities.

Their goal is to improve social, communication, and behavioral skills at school and at home. 

      Our Team

 

 
Scores Teacher Heather Bethea Scores Teacher Hyden Johnson Scores Teacher Michelle Griffin Scores Teacher Sharlette Tucci

 

 

 

 

Heather Bethea

Hyden Johnson

Michelle Griffin

Sharlette Tucci

 

 

         
Scores TA Gayle DeCesaris Scores TA Phil Foster Scores TA Taryn Orlando Scores TA Nora Hyde Trevino Cantù  

Gayle DeCesaris

Phil Foster

Taryn Orlando

Nora Trevino 

 


 

 Speech Therapist (SLP)

SLPs specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and the treatment of communication disorders (speech disorders and language disorders),

cognitive-communication disorders, voice disorders, and swallowing disorders.

                          Our Team

 
SLP Alexa Bautista Jessie Stephens SLP    

Alexa Bautista

Jessi Stephens

 

 

 

 Occupational Therapist

Occupational therapy (OT) addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial and sensory components of performance. OT focus on academics, play and leisure, social participation, self-care skills, transitioning, and school work skills. 

OT Robin Gayer

 

   

Robin Gayer


 

Educational Diagnostician

Educational diagnosticians perform formal assessments, such as written, oral, and hands-on problem-solving tests, with students who are struggling. They are experts at observing students in a class to see their work style, behavior patterns, and reactions to teachers and other students. Most will present their findings in IEP meetings and share their plans for students with teachers, school administrators, and parents.

Educational Diagnostician Kevin Mason    

Kevin Mason