Special Programs

208 East Brier - Burnet, Texas 78611 | Phone: 512-756-2124 | Fax: 512-715-5135

Director of Special Programs

Shelly Schuessler [email protected]

Coordinator of Special Programs

Ryan Morris [email protected]

Behavior Specialist

Justin White - [email protected]

Special Programs Administrative Assistant

Rebecca Johnson - [email protected]

Special Programs ARD Clerk

Jacy Shelburn- [email protected]

Mission Statement

The Special Programs Department exists to provide leadership and service to equip campuses with the knowledge and skills in order for students to create their own future success. The department believes in the power and importance of collaboration with campus staff, parents and students to provide a world class education for all our Special Education students in Burnet CISD.

Vision Statement

The Special Programs Department’s vision is to provide a level playing field for all the Special Education students in order to have access to the general education curriculum from a continuum of service delivery models in Burnet CISD.

Care Solace

Care Solace is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year to quickly connect you to quality mental health and substance abuse treatment providers, regardless of insurance coverage.

If you are interested in counseling-related services for your child, yourself, or another family member, please contact Care Solace for valuable assistance at (888) 515-0595. This is a complimentary resource provided by Burnet Consolidated ISD.

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Resources on Special Education in Texas

Delayed or Denied Evaluations & Compensatory Services

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the collection of federal regulations for special education that ensures a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) for students with disabilities that attend public schools. IDEA requires that each public school provide services to eligible special education students in the least restrictive environment (LRE) and in accordance with each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Special Education Rules and Regulations - August 2022

Texas Behavior Support Initiative

Texas Transition

In Texas, a student’s IEP must include a transition discussion by their 14th birthday (TEC §29.011). This discussion must include a statement of needed transition services, including instruction, related services, community experiences, employment, and other post-school adult living objectives, and if appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and functional vocational evaluation.

The Transition and Employment Guide (English) (Spanish) (Korean) (Vietnamese) (Chinese) required by HB 617 from the 83rd Texas Legislature has been developed by TEA and a team of stakeholders. The Texas Transition and Employment Guide provides youth, young adults, parents, and professionals with secondary transition resources to facilitate a young person’s progress toward post-secondary goals in education, employment, and community living.

Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports