1. Parent Information Sessions LID Infrastructure

2. RRISD Think Tank
Committee brought together to discuss possible changes to Low Incidence Disability (LID) services
Students who will have the opportunity to participate in the new programming are currently receiving services in:
Functional Academic Classrooms (FAC)
Structured Learning Classrooms (SLC)
Pre-school Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD)

3. RRISD Think Tank Committee made up of: Teachers Principals
Support staff (APE, Speech, OT, PT, VI, Assessment)
Parent Liaisons

4. RRISD “Think Tank” Findings
Information was considered from
Comparable districts
Parent surveys
Teacher surveys
What’s Working – RRISD / LID
The Way It Is – RRISD LID Service Delivery Models
Identified / Prioritized Current Challenges for RRISD / LID
Staffing
Structure / Diversity
Size / Safety
Think Tank Teams – Focused on:
Other District LID Service Models
LID Parent Feedback
RRISD Staff Feedback

5. Service delivery models from comparable districts
Work Team Findings

6. Exploring Other District Service Delivery Models
FOCUS:
Round Rock ISD
Functional Academics (K – 12th)
Structured Learning (K-2nd)
Like District
FOCUS:
Katy ISD (K-12th)
Low Communication / High Behavior
Medically Fragile
Life Skills
Klein ISD (K-12th)
Developmental / Medically Fragile
Lewisville ISD (K-12th)
Communication
Medically Fragile / Life Skills
Academic & Vocational Life Skills
Leander ISD (K-12th)

7. How do RRISD parents feel about LID Services in our district?
Work Team Findings

8. Parent Focus Group Good Teacher: Parent communication
Strengths of LID Programs:
Concerns Related to LID Programs:
Good Teacher: Parent communication
Teacher knowledge of child
Access to support services for families
Level Change from PPCD – LID Services
Staff : Student Ratio
Student #s
Multiple Disabilities
Classroom Size / Environ. Arrangements
Student Safety
Ed. Asst’s knowledge
Lev Change 2nd-3rd SLC

9. Parent Focus Group – Considerations for Improved Service Delivery:

10. Parent Focus Group – Considerations for Improved Service Delivery: (cont’d)
Consider the educational programming of each of your children in a specialized program: Please identify current concerns about the specialized programming of your children?
Answer Options with highest % of answers
Response Percent
Response Count
Staff to Student Ratio
41.2% 28
Classroom Size (Environmental Arrangement)
29.4% 20
Number of Students Served in One Setting
38.2% 26
Multiple Disabilities (medically fragile, intellectual disabilities, autism, etc.) Served Within 1 Classroom
30.9% 21
answered question 68
skipped question

11. How do RRISD staff feel about LID Services?
Work Team Findings

12. Staff Focus Group

17. Think Tank Recommendations
1. Create levels of service delivery based on
specific, individualized needs.
2. Create a communication setting for our students who need additional support and instruction in
functional communication

18. Which Way Do We Go?

19. Recommendation Committee Proposal for Service Delivery Models in Round Rock ISD

20. Elementary School
LID Services
Caraway
** 1 Functional Communication Class / FCC
** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC
Jollyville
** 1 Functional Living Class / FLC West of IH ** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC
Pond Springs
** 1 Structured Learning Class / SLC
Brushy Creek
** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC
Forest North (NEW CAMPUS)
** 3 Functional Communication Classes / FCC WEST of IH35
Deep Wood
Fern Bluff
** 1 Structured Learning Class / SLC
Caldwell Heights
** 1 Functional Learning Class / FLC EAST of IH35
Herrington (NEW CAMPUS)
Teravista
** 1 Functional Academic Class /
** 1 Functional Communication Class /FCC
Voigt (NEW CAMPUS)
** 1 Dual Language Functional Academic Class (FAC)
Gattis
** 2 Structured Learning Classes / SLC
Forest Creek

21. Middle School
LID Services :
Canyon Vista
** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC
Cedar Valley
** 1 Functional Learning Class / FLC – Westside
Deerpark
** 1 Functional Communication Class / FCC – Westside
Hernandez
Hopewell
Walsh
** 1 Functional Communication Class / FCC – Eastside **1 Functional Academic Class / FAC
Ridgeview
**1 Functional Learning Class / FLC – Eastside **1 Functional Academic Class / FAC

22. High School
LID Services :
Westwood
** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC
McNeil
** 1 Functional Learning Class / FLC – WHS & MHS ** 2 Functional Academic Classes / FAC
Round Rock
** Functional Academic Class / FAC
Stony Point
** Functional Learning Class / FLC – Eastside ** Functional Academic Class / FAC
Cedar Ridge
Functional Academic Class / FAC
Central Facility
District - Level High School Functional Communication Class / FCC

23. What is Functional Communication Class (FCC)?

24. FCC Instructional focus FCC Instructional strategies
FCC Inclusion
FCC Instructional strategies
Functional
Communication
Classroom Readiness
Academic skills
Self-help skills
Fine/gross motor
Independence
Social Skills
Self Advocacy
Pre-Vocational Skills
Functional Routines
Community Integration
Inclusion will focus primarily on generalization of language and social skills in social settings with general education peers in the following ways:
Reverse inclusion
Lunch
Recess
Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS) ‘companion curriculum’
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
Augmentative Communication
Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies
The Strategies for Teaching based on Autism Research (STAR) program

25. What is Functional Learning Classroom (FLC)?

26. FLC Instructional Focus FLC Instructional Strategies
FLC Inclusion
FLC Instructional Strategies
Increased Awareness
Building Tolerance
Participation in the TEKS
Daily Living Skills
Independence
Social Skills
Self Advocacy
Pre-Vocational Skills
Functional Routines
Communication
Community Integration
Reverse Inclusion
Lunch/Recess
Specials/Electives as appropriate
Unique Learning Systems (ULS)
Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills (TEKS)
Assistive technology
Augmentative Communication
Visual/Auditory Stimulation
Cause and effect
Sensory based instruction
Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies

27. What is Functional Academic Class (FAC)?

28. FAC Instructional Focus FAC Instructional Strategies
FAC Inclusion
FAC Instructional Strategies
Academic focus with
prerequisite TEKS
Self-help
Socialization
Daily Living Skills
Independence
Social Skills
Self Advocacy
Pre-Vocational Skills
Functional Routines
Communication
Community Integration
Inclusion with age appropriate peers as appropriate to academic skills and purpose
Unique Learning Systems (ULS)
Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills (TEKS)
Publishing Concepts Inc. (PCI) /Edmark Reading Programs
RRISD Math Curriculum
National Geographic
Functional Assessment & Curriculum for Teaching Everyday Routines (FACTER)
Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies

29. What is SLC?

30. Instructional Strategies
Instructional Focus
Inclusion
Instructional Strategies
Grade level TEKS
Social Skills
Emotional regulation
Independence
Self Advocacy
Pre-Vocational Skills
Functional Routines
Communication
Community Integration
Inclusion in general education settings with grade level peers
Staff support to meet academic expectations with a primary focus on student independence
Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies
Social Thinking

31. Questions:
Kelli McAnally, LID Coordinator
1311 Round Rock Ave.
Round Rock, TX 78681