Overview
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The primary responsibility of the Office of Special Populations is to provide quality programs and services to diverse groups of students that promote equity, success, and contribute to preparing students who are members of special populations for college and or careers. We ensure district and campus leaders are provided with the appropriate resources, services, and programs available for students identified as English Learners (EL), Immigrant, Refugee, Migrant, Gifted & Talented (G/T), Special Education (SPED), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and students referred to Intervention Assistance Team (IAT).
Contact Us
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Office of Special Populations
4400 West 18th Street, Level 3SW
Houston, TX 77092
Phone: 713-556-6932Executive Officer
Khechara Bradford
khechara.bradford@houstonisd.org
FAQS
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What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede the growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.
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How can I best support my English learner during COVID 19?
- The Multilingual Programs department is committed to providing supplemental support to parents and campuses during COVID 19 and beyond. Please visit https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/184314 for linguistic accommodation resources, along with digital instructional resources for parents and students.
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How do I request testing for Special Education Services?
A parent may request an initial evaluation at any time if the parent believes that his or her child is a child with a disability in need of special education and related services.
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How to request G/T evaluation for my current HISD student?
Please contact your campus G/T coordinator to request testing. Please email GiftedandTalented@houstonisd.org for additional assistance.