The vision of Fort Worth ISD Special Education PTA is centered around five core areas:
Thorough and individualized emergency planning takes place for students with mobility or sensory considerations.
The district coordinates closely with First Responders to assure that students remain safe in any situation.
Diversity is actively promoted throughout the entire district and students are vigorously protected from bullying.
Students have full access and supports to freely and independently move within and around school facilities.
Facilities, campuses, and transportation are proactively evaluated for accessibility.
Improvements and maintenance needs are promptly identified and appropriately prioritized.
Challenging academic rigor is available for all students and educational progress is tracked and reported.
Teachers receive thorough training on modified curriculum and are provided ample classroom support.
IEPs and 504 plans are useful and collaborative tools that provide students with challenging goals and thorough measurement.
Inclusion is applied both as a philosophy and as a standard practice throughout the district.
The opportunity to succeed and fail with grade-level peers is a fundamental student right.
Students participate in the full experience of school including elective, extracurricular, and socialization activities.
Parents and teachers are vocal advocates for children in the district, community, and at public and private organizations.
Concerns from parents, students, and teachers are actively solicited and adequate resolution is achieved.
The district assures that parents are informed and understand their obligations and rights.
Special Education programs at FWISD are leaders in educational outcomes and inclusiveness.