Students with Disabilities

Texas Tech K-12 s flexibility allows accommodations for many students' special needs.

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.

Accommodations

Part-Time / Supplemental Students

Students requesting accommodations must submit appropriate documentation, which may include:

• A current Section 504 Plan, or
• The most recent ARD/IEP, along with the most recent evaluation report

Process:

Accommodation request forms are found in Focus under Forms.

Students must submit accommodation requests through Focus.

Documentation will be reviewed, and approved accommodations will be implemented accordingly.

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Full-Time Students

Students requiring accommodations must submit appropriate documentation at the time of enrollment, which may include:

• A current Section 504 Plan, or
• The most recent ARD/IEP, along with the most recent evaluation report

Process:

Documentation is submitted during enrollment and reviewed by appropriate personnel.

A committee meeting will be convened, as applicable, to determine appropriate supports and services in alignment with the online, asynchronous instructional setting.

Accommodations and services will be implemented in accordance with state and federal requirements, ensuring access to the curriculum while maintaining program integrity.