Special Education Department of Rockwall ISD is committed to providing leadership and support to the school and community to ensure that individuals with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education as authorized by the federal law, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Rockwall ISD Department of Special Education offers a continuum of instructional arrangements and services. Decisions are made through the ARD committee process in collaboration with educators and parents who are most familiar with the child and who have specific knowledge of instructional practices and strategies.

District Contacts for Special Education:
Cathy Honeycutt
Executive Director of Special Programs
khoneycutt@rockwallisd.org

Debi Buchanan
Director of Special Education
dbuchanan@rockwallisd.org

Michael Clark
Coordinator of Special Education
mclark@rockwallisd.org

Program Overview
Based on evaluation and educational need, ARD Committees will determine goals and objectives and student placement. Rockwall ISD special education program provides the following components:

• Child Find

• Instructional Arrangements

• State Assessment

• Related Services

• Operating Guidelines

• Extended School Year Services

• Notice of Procedural Safeguards

• ARD (Admission, Review, and Dismissal) Committee

• Definitions/Glossary of Terms