Special Services

The Special Services Department works with campuses to coordinate and support the following programs to ensure all students have access to a quality education and fulfill state and federal compliance:

Bilingual/ESL (includes the Dual Language Two Way Program and English as a Second Language, Emergent Bilingual Summer School.)
Response to Intervention (provide interventions for students who are not being successful in the core curriculum)
Dyslexia (provide Alpha Phonics instruction for identified dyslexic students)
At Risk/State Compensatory Education (to identify and provide resources for students identified as At Risk)
Section 504 (Students who are determined to (1) have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; or (2) have a record of such an impairment; or (3) be regarded as having such an impairment.)
Title I (additional federal support to identified campuses that upgrades the entire educational operation of the campus to support students in their achievement toward meeting the state’s student academic achievement standards; funding based on Economically Disadvantaged students)
Title II (additional federal support to increase the academic achievement of all students by helping campuses and districts improve teacher and principal quality and ensure that all teachers are highly qualified)
Title III (additional federal support provided to help ensure that children who are English learners (EL), attain English proficiency at high levels in core academic subjects to meet state mandated achievement performance standards)
Foster Care Services (assist with collaboration and transition of Foster Care students)
Migrant Services (provide services for identified Migrant students)
Homeless Students (provide services for identified Homeless students)
Pre-Kindergarten (provide identified students a four year old educational program)
Spanish Translation (provides campus and district Spanish translation and translator services)

Our Mission

To provide educational support as needed to ensure all students have access to and can enjoy the benefits of a quality education.

Programs

Section 504 Bilingual/Dual Language

ESL

English as a Second Language

Wylie ISD Special Services Staff Resources
Wylie ISD Staff Only

Resources

Education for Migrant Students

Special Services - Education for Homeless

The Migrant Education Program was established for the purpose of providing supplemental instructional and/or family support services to migratory families. The Migrant Education Program provides supplemental health and social support services to migrant students and their families when all other resources have been exhausted. The Migrant Education Program serves as a referral service as it collaborates with the community resource agencies in providing information and/or services to the identified migrant family.

For more information about resources or programs in WISD or the community available to assist migrant families, please contact your campus registrar or :

Jill Vasquez
Director of Special Services
jill.vasquez@wylieisd.net
(972)429-2385 - phone
(972)941-9755 - fax

Title I, Part C - Education of Migratory Children

The Texas Migrant Education Program (MEP) enrolls approximately 45,000 eligible migrant students out of a total Texas public school enrollment of approximately five million students. The state’s migrant program is the second largest in the country and is administered at the local level through local educational agencies (LEAs) and educational service centers (ESCs). Texas migrant students and their families migrate annually to 48 other states in the country, making Texas home to the largest interstate migrant student population in the United States. Texas also welcomes workers to the state to perform temporary and seasonal work in its agriculture and fishing industries.

The purpose of the Migrant Education Program is to design and support programs that help migrant students overcome the challenges of mobility, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, and other difficulties associated with a migratory lifestyle. These efforts are aimed at helping migrant students succeed in school and successfully transition to postsecondary education or employment.

Migrant Education Federal Statute

State of Texas Migrant Education Resources

Federal Programs

Title I (additional federal support to identified campuses that upgrades the entire educational operation of the campus to support students in their achievement toward meeting the state’s student academic achievement standards; funding based on Economically Disadvantaged students)
Title II (additional federal support to increase the academic achievement of all students by helping campuses and districts improve teacher and principal quality and ensure that all teachers are highly qualified)
Title III (additional federal support provided to help ensure that children who are Emergent Bilinguals (EBs), attain English proficiency at high levels in core academic subjects to meet state mandated achievement performance standards)

Foster Care Program

Children in foster care face many obstacles that impact their ability to be successful in school. Wylie ISD is dedicated to improving educational outcomes for children in foster care by upholding educational stability to the greatest extent possible.

To streamline enrollment of foster children, foster parents are required to enroll their students at the campus in their attendance zone. They should provide Form 2085, which designates that the student is in the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Managing Conservatorship.

Along with our commitment to help increase stability in the educational setting, we also have teamed with multiple, local non-profit organizations who are ready to provide further assistance.

If you have any questions regarding foster students, please contact our district foster care liaison:

Joley Martin
Family Liaison
972.429.2996
Joley.Martin@wylieisd.net

Resources:

McKinney Vento / Homeless Education

The federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Improvement Act and Texas State law (Texas Education Code Chapter 25) protect the right of homeless children and youth to receive a free and appropriate public education.

The term “homeless children and youth” is defined as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This includes children and youth who are:

sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing or economic hardship
living in motels/hotels
living in emergency or transitional housing
living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, or substandard housing

Services provided to homeless families include:

free school meals
immediate enrollment
transportation support
school supplies
other services as needed

If your family is residing in a temporary living arrangement due to loss of housing or economic hardship, please contact our district Family Liaison for assistance.

Joley Martin
Family Liaison
Joley.Martin@wylieisd.net
972.429.2996

For resources and programs available in Collin County, please refer to the Collin County homeless resource list

Student Residency Questionnaire

PreKindergarten

Pre-K Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year Begins April 1, 2024 (Students must be four years old by September 1, 2024)

Please visit www.wylieisd.net/enroll after April 1, 2024 to complete the online application.

Parents and students must attend Pre-K Roundup at Dodd Elementary, 1500 Park Boulevard, Wylie 75098.

May 28, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
May 29, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
May 30, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Families who were not able to attend Pre-K Roundup on May 28-May 30 should contact Hartman Elementary in August. Make-up language assessments will be given July 29-August 1 and August 19-23.

Who can attend pre-kindergarten?

Students must be four years old by September 1 and meet one of the following criteria:

does not speak or understand English (limited English proficiency)
is considered economically disadvantaged based on family income
is homeless
is a dependent of a member of the military on active duty, injured, or killed while on active duty
is currently or has ever been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care)
is a dependent of an individual who received the Star of Texas Award

Where does prekindergarten take place?

All half-day prekindergarten students are served at Hartman Elementary, located at 510 S Birmingham Street, Wylie, TX 75098. All qualifying students registered after May 30, 2024, will be placed at Hartman Elementary. The morning half-day program is from 7:10 – 10:20 a.m. The afternoon half-day program is from 11:20 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Limited space is available for the full-day program. Students in the full-day program will be served at Dodd Elementary, located at 1500 Park Blvd, Wylie, TX 75098, or at Smith Elementary, located at 2221 Country Club Road, Wylie, TX 75098. Full-day at Dodd or Smith Elementary is 7 a.m. – 2:20 p.m.

What documents are required?

No student will be enrolled in Pre-K until the required documents are turned in.

original birth certificate or certified copy issued by the state - must be taken to Hartman
current and up-to-date immunization record
Social Security card for the child
proof of residency in Wylie ISD (gas, electric bill or lease)
parent or guardian's driver's license or identification card

In addition to the above requirements, you may also need to provide:

Income Eligibility: proof of income such as 1040_ form, check stubs, letter from employer, unemployment letter, and/or food stamp letter
Homeless: Student Residency Questionnaire (English/Spanish)
Foster: copy of Form 2085
Military: active duty documentation or documentation of injury or death while on duty
Star of Texas Award: documentation of award

Frequently Asked Questions

What are school hours?
Full-day at Dodd or Smith Elementary is 7 a.m. – 2:20 p.m.

The morning half-day program is from 7:10 a.m. – 10:20 am. The afternoon half-day program is from 11:20 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Does Wylie ISD offer tuition-based Pre-K?
No, at this time, we do not offer tuition-based programs.

Is transportation provided for my Pre-K student?
Transportation is not provided for Pre-K students.

What school supplies are needed for my child?
You can find the updated school supply list on Hartman Elementary or Dodd Elementary's website. Hartman Pre-K Supply List

My child doesn't meet any of the eligibility criteria. Can I be put on a list if there are additional openings?
No. The state does not fund Pre-K for ineligible students.

Can my child attend Pre-K part-time?
No. Students should attend school each day unless they are ill. This will help your child get the most access to what the program has to offer.

Family Engagement Plan

Parent involvement is crucial to each child's success. Each year, a Prekindergarten Family Engagement Plan is revised and evaluated to ensure we address activities and practices that promote this important relationship.

Contact Us

Should you have any further questions, please contact us at 972.429.2386

Response to Intervention (RtI)

Wylie ISD uses the Response to Intervention (RTI) Model set forth by the U.S. Department of Education's Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and IDEA to support struggling students. RtI includes three-tiered instructional approach, with each level of support increasing in intensity. Teachers work together in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to identify areas of student concern. Then campus intervention teams identify research-based interventions that are proven effective. These teams make collaborative educational decisions concerning these students in need of academic or behavior interventions. Progress monitoring is also part of this process. Should data reveal that these interventions prove ineffective in meeting the individual needs of the student over an appropriate period of time, and a disability be suspected, then the RTI Team may consider a 504 or Special Education referral.

The framework of the three-tiered instructional approach of Response to Intervention (RtI) is summarized below.

Tier I – Teachers use various teaching strategies within the core curriculum to address all students’ educational needs.
Tier II – Based on progress data, students who are not showing growth with just Tier 1 instruction receive supplemental researched based interventions to meet their individual needs. The campus RtI team will work with the students’ teacher to develop an instruction plan, track the student’s progress and provide ongoing progress data to parents.
Tier III – Students who continue to struggle in Tier II will receive increased academic supports at this level. Tier III offers intensive intervention, additional time of instruction and review for possible further evaluation or data collection.

A parent may request an evaluation through Section 504 or Special Education at any time through the RtI process. For additional information regarding a request for evaluation, please refer to Aiding Students Who Have Learning Difficulties or Who Need Special Education or Section 504 Services (English) (Spanish) except from the TEA Student Handbook.

Additional Parent information explaining the RtI Process;

Wylie ISD Staff RtI Resources