Specialized Learning Programs provide tailored instruction and support for students who have unique learning needs. These programs ensure students receive individualized attention and specialized resources to help them succeed. 

Some specialized programs are only offered at select campuses due to staffing, space, or resource requirements. This means your child may currently attend a school outside your neighborhood zone to receive these services. 

Yes. KISD is working toward restructuring these programs to bring more specialized learning opportunities back to home campuses when possible. This helps students build stronger connections with their neighborhood school and reduces the need for excessive bus rides. 

For the most up-to-date information on where your child’s program will be located in the next school year, please click on your current school's name. 

The district is conducting a capacity assessment that looks at: 

Current and future student enrollment in specialized programs. 

• Classroom space and availability. 
• Teacher and aide staffing levels. 
• Needed materials, equipment, and technology. 

This helps ensure each school is fully equipped to support students effectively. 

The district is using data to ensure staffing levels match student needs and is committed to ensuring individualized attention and strong support. 

Absolutely. KISD is identifying training needs and will provide ongoing professional development to all specialized program staff. This includes training on new instructional practices, assistive technologies, and updated program expectations. 

Yes. One of the district’s key priorities is ensuring all support services follow students to their new campuses, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, and any other services identified in your child’s IEP. 

KISD is developing a comprehensive Transition Plan that includes: 

• Preparing campuses in advance. 
• Training teachers, aides, and support staff. 
• Communicating with parents every step of the way. 
• Providing time for staff to adjust to new roles and processes. 
• Gathering parent and staff feedback throughout the process. 

The district will monitor success by tracking: 

• Student attendance and punctuality at the new locations. 
• Average bus ride times before and after the changes. 
• Parent, students, and teacher satisfaction surveys to gauge how well the changes are working. 
• Ongoing class size and staffing reviews to ensure programs remain appropriately supported. 

The goals of this reorganization are to: 

• Place more students at their home campuses. 
• Keep siblings together whenever possible. 
• Create stronger connections between students, families, and neighborhood schools. 
• Ensure all programs are consistently staffed and resourced. 
• Shorten bus rides and increase instructional time.