Howe ISD is a member for the Grayson County Special Education SSA.

Howe ISD is a member for the Grayson County Special Education SSA.The Grayson County Special Education SSA and its member districts offer comprehensive special education services to eligible students ages 3 through 21 years and to children from birth through age 21 years who have hearing or visual impairment.

Children from birth to 3 years old with other disabilities are referred to appropriate agencies for services. All referrals are considered confidential, and services are provided atno cost. The parent, legal guardian, or surrogate parent retains the right to refuse servicesand are provided other procedural safeguards under federal and state law.

Evaluations in the schools are provided for several areas of suspected disabilities, including learning disabilities, speech and language development, physical impairments, vision or hearing problems, mental retardation, emotional disturbances, autism/pervasive developmental disorders, health impairments, or traumatic brain injuries.

A free, appropriate, public education with a full continuum of services is available.

For more information concerning eligibility criteria and referral procedures, contact the principal or counselor of any local public school or contact Sharon Farr, Child Find Coordinator, at Email Sharon Farr or at (903) 696-0015.

Grayson County Special Education SSA provides the following services:

• Speech and Language

• PPCD

• Counseling

• Diagnostic evaluations

• Life Skills Class

• Behavioral Adjustment Class

• Collaborates with RtI team

• Consultation / Professional Development

• Transportation

Howe ISD employs Special Education Teachers and Paraprofessional support at each campus.