About Us

Co-Vision

All students with special needs have the educational opportunities and support to reach their full potential and are fully integrated into the community of Carroll Independent School District.

Co-Mission

The Department of Special Programs ensures that all students with special needs are provided an educational environment that supports them in their learning to become thriving, valued, and contributing members of our society. Students with special needs have opportunities to learn with others and to establish relationships with their peers.

Our Beliefs

Beliefs that are vital to the success of students with special needs are:

• All students can learn; each in his or her own way at his or her own pace.
• All students belong in the community of their school.
• Effective communication at all levels is essential.
• Parents and CISD staff are critical resources and are mutually respected as active partners in the educational program and with the development of their child's IEP.
• Seamless transitions maximize learning potential.
• Staff members require a broad base of knowledge and training that can be applied to the needs of individual students.
• Social and self-advocacy skills are essential to ensure that students with special needs become functioning members of all communities in which they are involved.
• The availability of appropriate resources to staff, students and parents is fundamental.

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