Plano ISD Special Education

09/25/2026

09/22/2026

Join SpedTex tomorrow for an informative webinar on how families and schools can resolve special education disagreements collaboratively. Discover how the Early Resolution process offers guided, solution-focused conversations to help families and school teams reach common ground.

Date: September 23, 2026
Time: 12:15 PM CST

Click the following link to register for this webinar: https://region10.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vRVdKLPlRhud4iqPO6Yd4A #/registration

09/03/2026

Lifepath Systems is our Local Intellectual & Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA) for Collin County and they are offering quarterly parent meetings to learn more about what services and programs are available to our families.

August Topic: Families dealing with crisis situations
Date & Time: 11:00 - 1:00 Saturday, August 29th
Location: LoneStar Conference Room
2295 Bloomdale Rd. Mckinney, TX 75071

08/10/2026

Today is our last installment of series as we welcome back students tomorrow! 🥳

Today’s post is for families that may be preparing for their student to transition into adulthood or for those that would like to know more about transition programs.

Did you know that Plano ISD has transition programs at all 3 of our Senior High campuses for our 18+ population? We also have a separate campus, the Solomon Adult Transition Center, that houses students ready for work and community-based instruction.

Now, you may be asking, “What exactly is a transition program?” Join Texas SPED Support as they unpack how TEA defines a transition program in the webinar linked here: https://bit.ly/4pRNt2l

08/09/2026

Continuing with our series, here’s a helpful guide published by SpedTex for our newest Plano ISD families on navigating Early Childhood Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education: bit.ly/3wZdxhr

08/08/2026

Let’s talk Medicaid Waivers for today’s installment!

Parents — did you know your child could get life-changing services even if you don’t qualify for Medicaid by income? It’s called a Medicaid Waiver and the waitlist can be years long depending on which waiver you apply for, so start today!
Watch a Region 10 provided recorded session all about Medicaid Waivers here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TOCuJyPVFI

To learn more about Texas Medicaid Waivers: https://bit.ly/3RrL6GL

08/07/2026

Let's explore some resources at your fingertips with today's installment of .

SPEDTex has a searchable resource library with video explanations ranging in topics from Extended School Year, Understanding the Autism Supplement, to Addressing Behavior in an IEP. Check it out here: http://bit.ly/3U96m4M

SPEDTex cuenta con una biblioteca de recursos con opción de búsqueda y explicaciones en video que abarcan temas como el año escolar extendido, la comprensión del suplemento sobre el autismo y el abordaje de la conducta en el IEP. Consúltala aquí: http://bit.ly/3U96m4M

08/06/2026

As a guardian of a child with special needs, you will attend at least one ARD meeting annually. The world of special education can be overwhelming for families. For today’s installment of , let’s review the essentials of an ARD committee meeting. Check out this resource from SPEDTex to learn more! English: bit.ly/4hjrdMl Spanish: bit.ly/4btZ8ya

Como tutor de un niño con necesidades especiales, usted asistirá al menos a una reunión del comité ARD cada año. El mundo de la educación especial puede resultar abrumador para las familias. Es importante comprender los aspectos fundamentales de una reunión del comité ARD. ¡Consulte este recurso de SPEDTex para obtener más información! Español: bit.ly/4btZ8ya

08/05/2026

Let us introduce you to one of our state's resources for families of special needs on today's installment of series- SpedTex.

Plano ISD’s Special Populations Department invites families to check out SPEDTex, the state’s online Special Education Information Center. You can create an account at SPEDTex to receive customized reminders, volunteer to participate in focus groups to share your experience, and get access to training and resources tailored to your needs. Visit www.spedtex.org

El Departamento de Poblaciones Especiales de Plano ISD invita a las familias a consultar SPEDTex, el Centro de Información de Educación Especial en línea del estado. Puede crear una cuenta en SPEDTex para recibir recordatorios personalizados, participar como voluntario en grupos de discusión para compartir su experiencia y acceder a formación y recursos adaptados a sus necesidades. Visite www.spedtex.org

08/04/2026