Programs for Children with Disabilities
Every child with a disability in Texas, from age three through twenty-one, has the right to a free appropriate public education. Students with visual or auditory impairments have the right to a free appropriate public education from birth. Boyd ISD, in partnership with Wise County Shared Services, provides free appropriate programs for students with disabilities. If you know a child that needs help, contact your school at 940-433-2327 or Wise County Shared Services at 940-683-8361.
Resources
ESC Region 11
The links below provide educational resources and links to various topics for educators and parents. View the full site for information about the Educational Service Center for Region 11.
Special Education Information Center
SPEDTex works collaboratively with stakeholders to provide resources and facilitate collaboration that supports the development and delivery of services to children with disabilities in our State.
Legal Framework
A collection of documents used to provide educational resources for parents and teachers.
Texas Transition
This site is intended to give students information to help them understand how to reach their adult goals.
Description: 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
Documents
A collection of documents used to provide educational resources for parents and teachers.
Websites
The links below provide educational resources and links to various topics for educators and parents.
The Team
Vance Estel
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Email: vestel@boydisd.net
Laura Trantham
Middle/Intermediate School Special Education Teacher
Email: ltrantham@boydisd.net
Laura McIntire
Middle School Special Education Teacher