Special Services Department

Lufkin ISD is committed to providing special education and related services to the students who meet eligibility criteria as set by the Texas Education Agency.  Lufkin ISD Special Services is proud to provide a variety of services to our special education children and to their families to ensure that students receive the appropriate services to maximize their individual potential.

Some of the services offered to students include direct instruction in academic and vocational areas, support services, counseling, transportation, occupational, physical, and speech therapies, extended year services, and any other services deemed necessary for the student to meet his/her individual goals.

Our Philosophy

The special education staff is a child-centered staff that is always seeking to do what is best for the student.  All decisions regarding instruction and services are driven by the idea of providing a beneficial education in the most appropriate least restrictive environment for all children.

Our expectations are high for all children with a goal to provide these children an education that allows the student to access the general curriculum and to become productive citizens and life-long learners.

Advocating for our special education students is a primary responsibility of our staff; our special education staff is dedicated to ensuring these exceptional learners receive a meaningful education.

Program Overview

Lufkin ISD Special Services offers a variety of special education services on each campus. These services may include:

• Content Mastery Centers
• Life Skills Classrooms
• Adaptive Behavior Classrooms
• Specialized Classrooms for children with autism
• Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD)
• Vocational Exploration Training
• Career Exploration Training
• Vocational Adjustment Coordination
• Parent Training(s)
• Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training (CPI)
• Regional Day School Programs for the Deaf
• Early Intervention Services

Special Services Resources

• Lufkin ISD Operating Procedures
• Learn about Disability Categories
• Learn about Parent Training Opportunities
• Learn about Autism Training
• Learn about Child Find (YouTube video)
• Updates in Special Education (PDFs) ▶ English ▶ Spanish
• Overview of Supplemental Special Education Services (PDFs) ▶ English ▶ Spanish
• View the Texas Transition and Employment Guide
• Visit the Texas Education Agency website 
• Visit the Region 7 Education Service Center website 
• Visit the Legal Framework for the Child-Centered Special Education Process website

Special Services Staff

Special Services Directory