Online instruction presents different challenges than those in a traditional classroom. The curriculum is rigorous and is reading- and writing-intensive. Successful online students are able to take initiative and manage their own time.

Nevertheless, Texas Tech K-12 strives to offer exceptional education programs that meet the needs of students with disabilities. To qualify, the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) needs to indicate that the Texas Tech K-12 online program is the appropriate instructional setting for the student and is the student's least restrictive environment.

The student's admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee has the responsibility of determining whether or not an electronic (online) course/program will meet the needs of a student with a disability. The committee will also take into account the nature of the asynchronous program and what services can be implemented online. It is crucial to note that the program is fully online, providing only services that can be provided virtually as the school does not have a physical location. The ARD committee will make an informed decision about an online program and the educational appropriateness of this academic setting for a student and his or her particular academic needs.

Requesting Accommodations

A student requesting accommodations must submit either:

• A signed Individual Education Plan (IEP) from the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee report. This report must have been completed within the last three years.
• A 504 Accommodation Form from the public school district in which the student is currently (or was previously) enrolled, describing any special considerations necessary to take a course and/or exams.

TEA Requirements & Parent Resources

• 504 Notices
• Compensatory Services
• Servicios Compensatorios
• Dyslexia Handbook
• Manual Sobre Dislexia - (The Dyslexia Handbook - Spanish)
• Dyslexia Handbook 2021 Update Important Changes
• Actualización del manual de dislexia 2021
• Notice of Procedural Safeguards (English)
• Notice of Procedural Safeguards (Spanish)
• Parent's Guide to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Process
• Student Handbook Statement (English)
• Student Handbook Statement (Spanish)
• SB 139 Notice to Families (English)
• SB 139 Notice to Families (Spanish)
• TEA Child Find Duty Quick Guide
• TEA Transition and Employment Guide
• TEA Special Education Resources