Dear Waco ISD families and students,

Welcome to the Special Education Department web page.  Our department is committed to providing excellent service to our students, parents, staff and the community.  Please feel free to reach out to us if you have questions or concerns.

Charlotte Davis, Executive Director     254-755-9569 Ext. 2116

Cindy Allman, Director    254-755-9569 Ext. 2126

The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) provides resources and interactive features for increasing family awareness of disabilities and special education processes, with the goal of improving partnerships between schools and families.

Contact information:

Phone: 1-855-773-3839

Email: inquire@spedtex.org

Live Chat: www.spedtex.org

The Waco ISD is responsible for identifying, locating, and evaluating children from birth through age 21 with known or suspected disabilities who reside in and/or attend school within the school district’s boundaries to determine whether a need for special education services exists.  Child Find includes children who reside in group or nursing homes and/or who attend private or home schools within the district’s boundaries regardless of place of residence.

Everyone in the community who is concerned with the welfare of children may participate in the Child Find process. The Child Find office accepts referrals of children who may have a disability. If assessment is recommended, the assessment is provided at no cost to the parent. A referral to Child Find may be made by a parent or by any person concerned about a child. Parent involvement and agreement is obtained prior to any further action. Information is confidential and the privacy of the children and parents is protected.

If you are concerned that a child you know may have a disability and need specialized instruction, please contact Waco ISD’s Special Education Office at 254-755-9569.