Section 504 / Dyslexia / MTSS Department

Trina Bratton

Iris Garcia

SECTION 504

What is Section 504?

Section 504 requires that school districts provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to qualified students in their jurisdictions who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

Section 504 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.

TEA 504

Section 504 Fact Sheet for Families English and Spanish

DYSLEXIA PROGRAM

Dyslexia Awareness Month

Mission Statement:

The mission of the dyslexia program is to identify and provide instructional services that meet the unique learning needs of students in our district who have dyslexia characteristics so that they may have better opportunities to be successful as they meet the challenging curriculum and prepare for life. 

Dyslexia Department Information Page

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

MTSS Overview

WHAT IS MTSS?

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) is a whole-child approach that integrates academic, behavioral, and social emotional instruction and support. MTSS optimizes student growth through a proactive, preventive framework comprised of multiple layers, or tiers, aligned to the varying needs of our students.

With implementation fidelity, MTSS has the power to close achievement gaps and address the critical needs of all students including those served by special programs such as Bilingual, Gifted and Talented, Emergent Bilinguals, 504/Dyslexia, and Special Education.

Students are monitored to make sure they are learning and meeting the expected goals of their current grade level. If students are identified as struggling or "at risk", they are provided the support needed to learn. Progress is frequently monitored and reviewed.

The mission of the Laredo Independent School System is that all students graduate as bilingual, bi-literate, and be responsible adults with necessary skills to succeed in higher education, the work force or the military. It is our goal for all students to have the resources and instruction necessary to reach their full potential while receiving a free and appropriate public education.

Laredo ISD is committed to following the MTSS process for students with academic and behavioral needs as part of a student support team (MTSS team). LISD is dedicated to students achieving their maximum potential through collaborative, supportive and continuous efforts. LISD will ensure that interventions are appropriately selected with fidelity of implementation.