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Special Education

NYOS Charter School provides special education services in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). We are committed to meeting the unique learning needs of students with disabilities by offering specially designed instruction and related services in the least restrictive environment possible—ensuring all students have access to meaningful educational opportunities alongside their peers.

Special Education Department

At NYOS Charter School, our Special Education Department offers tailored services to support students with disabilities. These services may take place in general education or special education classrooms, and can include accommodations, modifications, related services, and other supports to help students thrive.

For more information regarding Special Education, please reach out to:

Dr. Midge Simmons
Director of Special Programs
[email protected]
512-583-6967 Ext 3220

Eligibility

To receive special education services, a student must go through a referral and evaluation process to determine eligibility. Under IDEA, students may qualify for services if they are identified with one or more of the following disabilities and demonstrate a need for specially designed instruction:

  • Auditory Impairment (AI)
  • Autism (AU)
  • Deaf-Blindness (DB)
  • Emotional Disability (ED)
  • Intellectual Disability (ID)
  • Multiple Disabilities (MD)
  • Orthopedic Impairment (OI)
  • Other Health Impairment (OHI)
  • Specific Learning Disability (SLD)
  • Speech Impairment (SI)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Visual Impairment (VI)
  • Developmental Delay (DD)

Identification & Evaluation

Referral for an Initial Special Education Evaluation
(If your child is not currently receiving special education services)
If you’ve noticed your child is struggling with learning or facing barriers to success at school, we encourage you to complete the form for a request for an initial special education evaluation.

Parent Request for Special Education Evaluation Form

Already Receiving Special Education Services?

If your child is already receiving Special Education services and you have concerns or a new request (including reevaluation or changes to services), please do not complete this referral form. Instead, contact your child’s case manager directly. They will help guide the appropriate next steps through the ARD process.

Child Find

NYOS Charter School has the responsibility of identifying, locating, and evaluating individuals with disabilities who are 0-21 years of age and who fall within the NYOS jurisdiction. The purpose of evaluation is to assess a child’s possible needs for special education and related services.

Accessing Special Education Records For Your Child

As of 9/8/2025, we are moving to SameGoal for our special education and 504 student management system. We appreciate your patience during the transition period. Below is the Same Goal Help Sheet link. You can watch a video or read the instructions depending on your learning preference

Same Goal Parent Help Sheet

More Information

NYOS Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability, in hiring or providing education or access to benefits of educational services, activities, and programs. The Superintendent has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX. The Director of Special Programs has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Both can be reached at 12333 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78753, 512-583-6967.