Ashley Kimich                                                     Holly Middleton

Director of Special Education                                                                    Special Education Coordinator                                  

adkimich@huntsville-isd.org                                                                     hamiddleton@huntsville-isd.org

936-435-6972                                                                                               936-435-6971

Asia Riggins                                                        Jennifer Berry

Administrative Assistant                                                                           PEIMS Clerk           

ariggins@huntsville-isd.org                                                                      jlberry@huntsville-isd.org

936-435-6970                                                                                              936-435-6973            

Dene Swearingen                                              Leslie Vickrey

Records Clerk                                                                                               TOPS PEIMS Clerk

ldswearingen@huntsville-isd.org                                                              lpvickrey@huntsville-isd.org

936-435-6951

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Torrie Oliphant                                                  Child Find Information

Transition Specialist                                                                                    (936) 435-6970

troliphant@huntsville-isd.org                                                 

936-435-6100 Ext.1206                                              

Purpose

Huntsville ISD strives to provide appropriate programs for all students and we believe our charge is to build champions. The district provides facilities, personnel, and supportive services to aid students in learning at the pace and in the manner most appropriate for their capabilities. Dedicated educators continually strive to plan, establish, and implement special education programs that meet the needs of the community. As the needs of our students change, Huntsville ISD modifies programs to meet these needs.

Child-Centered Process

Students from ages 3 through 21, (birth through 21 with visual or auditory impairment) residing within the Huntsville ISD boundaries, may be eligible for special education services. Parents, teachers, and other Huntsville ISD staff identify and refer these students for a Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE). An Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee determines the student's eligibility and educational need based on state criteria. Full and Individual Evaluations are available through an appropriate referral for students residing within Huntsville ISD. Evaluation personnel serve each school by administering evaluations, making recommendations for IEP development, and assisting school staff.

Child with a disability means a child evaluated in accordance with IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) as having and who, by reason thereof, needs special education and related services.

Orthopedic Impairment

Other Health Impairment

Auditory Impairment

Visual Impairment

Deaf-Blindness

Intellectual Disability

Emotional Disturbance

Specific Learning Disability

Speech/Language Impairment

Autism

Traumatic Brain Injury

Multiple Disabilities

Non-Categorical Early Childhood

Child Find

The Special Education Program in Huntsville ISD is ready and willing to serve all eligible students. All children with disabilities residing in the state regardless of the severity of their disabilities and who need special education and related services must be identified, located and evaluated. For more information regarding Child Find, please contact Valerie Cooper vbcooper@huntsville-isd.org or 936-435-6970.

Parental Involvement

Parents are an important resource and support for our students and significantly contribute to their success. Their participation is a vital component of the total educational process. Parents and the school form a team effort to provide quality services to exceptional children.

Private School Students

All state requirements concerning child find, referral, evaluation and determination of eligibility are applicable.