Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 In a message dated 4/28/2004 11:30:52 AM Central Daylight Time, kkinkaty@... writes: we are relocating to houston, texas. i would appreciate any insight as to which school systems provide the best services, as well as any info concerning the private schools in the area designed for kids with special needs. in advance, thanks. laura laura, houston sucks. Conroe sucks. I hear Kingwood is better for services than most. I live in the Woodlands which is CISD. HOwever, one of the best schools in nation is right in houston, it's a private school with a price tag of about 13k a year...and would be my recommendation. http://briarwoodschool.com/ Zoned Out! Where Focus is the Key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 In a message dated 4/28/2004 11:32:45 AM Central Daylight Time, kkinkaty@... writes: I am fairly happy with the Katy school district. There are a number of Houston area schools for children with autism. The Westview School, The Briarwood School, Parish School, The Joy School, The Arbor School, and then there are programs that are ABA based such as Shape of Behavior I forgot about Katy.....I've heard they are a good district too.....also, I didn't mention Spring or Tomball or Klein....not sure about those. best thing would be to plug into houston autismn support group and ask parents probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 [ ] relocating to houston we are relocating to houston, texas. i would appreciate any insight as to which school systems provide the best services, as well as any info concerning the private schools in the area designed for kids with special needs. in advance, thanks. laura ======================================================= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 I am fairly happy with the Katy school district. There are a number of Houston area schools for children with autism. The Westview School, The Briarwood School, Parish School, The Joy School, The Arbor School, and then there are programs that are ABA based such as Shape of Behavior. Please feel free to email me off list if you would like further info! KK [ ] relocating to houston we are relocating to houston, texas. i would appreciate any insight as to which school systems provide the best services, as well as any info concerning the private schools in the area designed for kids with special needs. in advance, thanks. laura ======================================================= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 I don't have specifics but here is some support group info that might help. I would contact the name below as she might be able to put you in contact with some families/professionals that might have some recommendations for you: Apraxia Support Group Houston Area Support Group for Developmental Apraxia of Speech Contact: Mimi Branham MA, CCC-SLP Phone: (713) 807-1131 E-Mail: teala@... The university is always a good place to ask questions: University of Houston Phone: (713) 743-2897 Department of Communication Disorders ASHA Accreditation (by Council of Academic Accreditation) Tricia Morin North Carolina <<< we are relocating to houston, texas. we would appreciate any info concerning which school systems provide the best services for special needs kids, as well as info concerning the private schools in the area that help our special kids. in advance, thanks. laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 > here is a url I found, Don't know if this helps. > http://www.eci.state.tx.us/edc/resources/index.htm Jeanne > we are relocating to houston, texas. we would appreciate any info > concerning which school systems provide the best services for > special needs kids, as well as info concerning the private schools > in the area that help our special kids. in advance, thanks. laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 I don't know about special education, but I do know a little about the Houston area. The one sure thing I also know is to stay away from the Houston Independent School District. Do you know what part of Houston you will be moving to. Houston is very, very, very big. If I know what area, I can at least find out what schools are good. My brother and sister-in-law lived in Houston for 20 years. I went to college about 1 1/2 hours away (Texas A & M). I knew/know lots of people in the Houston area. Let me know which area, and I'll ask some questions. > we are relocating to houston, texas. we would appreciate any info > concerning which school systems provide the best services for > special needs kids, as well as info concerning the private schools > in the area that help our special kids. in advance, thanks. laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 According to my partner at work's wife, the best special education school districts are Pasadena(yeech), Clear Creek/Clear Brook & Alvin (south of houston). Agreed- Hisd is very proud of their cracks & how many fall through them each year. Sheri [ ] Re: relocating to houston I don't know about special education, but I do know a little about the Houston area. The one sure thing I also know is to stay away from the Houston Independent School District. Do you know what part of Houston you will be moving to. Houston is very, very, very big. If I know what area, I can at least find out what schools are good. My brother and sister-in-law lived in Houston for 20 years. I went to college about 1 1/2 hours away (Texas A & M). I knew/know lots of people in the Houston area. Let me know which area, and I'll ask some questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Whatever you do, please try to keep her out of HISD. They take our special needs kids and throw them down a rat-hole because they don't want to spend the money on any services. Try katy High School....they have a program for Autisic kids. Dee c\C > > Please help. I need the names of decent school districts in the > Houston Area. We are considering Kingwood (Humble ISD), Katy ISD, or > Ft Bend ISD or anything else that anyone recommends. Please also tell > which school districts to stay away from. My daughter is high > functioning Autism with a 75-85 range IQ, with rages, and seizures. > She is in high school and has a 1:1 aide and a great BIP and support > services--we have fought hard for all of this and it is so hard to > think we have to start over. She does need some vocational > support/Independent Living Skills classes, but also is mainstreamed in > English Resource and electives. > > Thank you for any help you can provide. I know that this information > has been posted to this grop before, but i didn't save it because I > didn't think I would need it!! Ha! little did I know. Marcia > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Whatever you do, please try to keep her out of HISD. They take our special needs kids and throw them down a rat-hole because they don't want to spend the money on any services. Try katy High School....they have a program for Autisic kids. Dee c\C > > Please help. I need the names of decent school districts in the > Houston Area. We are considering Kingwood (Humble ISD), Katy ISD, or > Ft Bend ISD or anything else that anyone recommends. Please also tell > which school districts to stay away from. My daughter is high > functioning Autism with a 75-85 range IQ, with rages, and seizures. > She is in high school and has a 1:1 aide and a great BIP and support > services--we have fought hard for all of this and it is so hard to > think we have to start over. She does need some vocational > support/Independent Living Skills classes, but also is mainstreamed in > English Resource and electives. > > Thank you for any help you can provide. I know that this information > has been posted to this grop before, but i didn't save it because I > didn't think I would need it!! Ha! little did I know. Marcia > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Whatever you do, please try to keep her out of HISD. They take our special needs kids and throw them down a rat-hole because they don't want to spend the money on any services. Try katy High School....they have a program for Autisic kids. Dee c\C > > Please help. I need the names of decent school districts in the > Houston Area. We are considering Kingwood (Humble ISD), Katy ISD, or > Ft Bend ISD or anything else that anyone recommends. Please also tell > which school districts to stay away from. My daughter is high > functioning Autism with a 75-85 range IQ, with rages, and seizures. > She is in high school and has a 1:1 aide and a great BIP and support > services--we have fought hard for all of this and it is so hard to > think we have to start over. She does need some vocational > support/Independent Living Skills classes, but also is mainstreamed in > English Resource and electives. > > Thank you for any help you can provide. I know that this information > has been posted to this grop before, but i didn't save it because I > didn't think I would need it!! Ha! little did I know. Marcia > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I don't know about high school but the Katy ISD offers a program especially for children with Autism/PPD-NOS. My friend's son is 6 with fairly low-functioning autism and minimal to non-existent language skills and loves Katy so you might want to contact KatyISD to get info regarding services/programs for high school aged kiddos. Each and every school is different so make sure that you are informed about the specific high school your daughter will be attending, not just its district. We are part of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and have heard the worst about that district. However, because we live so far off the beaten track, the school in our master planned community had only 6 children in its PPCD class, two of them my twins. Everybody at our school, from the principal to teacher, aides, and therapists have been absolutely wonderful! Now, the district representative...that's another story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I don't know about high school but the Katy ISD offers a program especially for children with Autism/PPD-NOS. My friend's son is 6 with fairly low-functioning autism and minimal to non-existent language skills and loves Katy so you might want to contact KatyISD to get info regarding services/programs for high school aged kiddos. Each and every school is different so make sure that you are informed about the specific high school your daughter will be attending, not just its district. We are part of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and have heard the worst about that district. However, because we live so far off the beaten track, the school in our master planned community had only 6 children in its PPCD class, two of them my twins. Everybody at our school, from the principal to teacher, aides, and therapists have been absolutely wonderful! Now, the district representative...that's another story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 We've also had good luck with the Cy-Fair district, although it does vary from school to school, depending on the principal. I admit our school seemed to offer more when the former principal was there, as compared to now, but the district overall does have a lot of good resources...it's just that some schools will do what it takes get what your child needs and some will give the old 'budget' excuse without really going to bat for you with the district. I'm just having to fight some more now for what my son needs, whereas before the former principal seemed to do the budget-excuse fighting for me. JMO. e twinnfun wrote: I don't know about high school but the Katy ISD offers a program especially for children with Autism/PPD-NOS. My friend's son is 6 with fairly low-functioning autism and minimal to non-existent language skills and loves Katy so you might want to contact KatyISD to get info regarding services/programs for high school aged kiddos. Each and every school is different so make sure that you are informed about the specific high school your daughter will be attending, not just its district. We are part of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and have heard the worst about that district. However, because we live so far off the beaten track, the school in our master planned community had only 6 children in its PPCD class, two of them my twins. Everybody at our school, from the principal to teacher, aides, and therapists have been absolutely wonderful! Now, the district representative...that's another story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 We've also had good luck with the Cy-Fair district, although it does vary from school to school, depending on the principal. I admit our school seemed to offer more when the former principal was there, as compared to now, but the district overall does have a lot of good resources...it's just that some schools will do what it takes get what your child needs and some will give the old 'budget' excuse without really going to bat for you with the district. I'm just having to fight some more now for what my son needs, whereas before the former principal seemed to do the budget-excuse fighting for me. JMO. e twinnfun wrote: I don't know about high school but the Katy ISD offers a program especially for children with Autism/PPD-NOS. My friend's son is 6 with fairly low-functioning autism and minimal to non-existent language skills and loves Katy so you might want to contact KatyISD to get info regarding services/programs for high school aged kiddos. Each and every school is different so make sure that you are informed about the specific high school your daughter will be attending, not just its district. We are part of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and have heard the worst about that district. However, because we live so far off the beaten track, the school in our master planned community had only 6 children in its PPCD class, two of them my twins. Everybody at our school, from the principal to teacher, aides, and therapists have been absolutely wonderful! Now, the district representative...that's another story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 We've also had good luck with the Cy-Fair district, although it does vary from school to school, depending on the principal. I admit our school seemed to offer more when the former principal was there, as compared to now, but the district overall does have a lot of good resources...it's just that some schools will do what it takes get what your child needs and some will give the old 'budget' excuse without really going to bat for you with the district. I'm just having to fight some more now for what my son needs, whereas before the former principal seemed to do the budget-excuse fighting for me. JMO. e twinnfun wrote: I don't know about high school but the Katy ISD offers a program especially for children with Autism/PPD-NOS. My friend's son is 6 with fairly low-functioning autism and minimal to non-existent language skills and loves Katy so you might want to contact KatyISD to get info regarding services/programs for high school aged kiddos. Each and every school is different so make sure that you are informed about the specific high school your daughter will be attending, not just its district. We are part of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and have heard the worst about that district. However, because we live so far off the beaten track, the school in our master planned community had only 6 children in its PPCD class, two of them my twins. Everybody at our school, from the principal to teacher, aides, and therapists have been absolutely wonderful! Now, the district representative...that's another story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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