In Lubbock ISD, our mission is to nurture, develop and inspire Every Child Every Day.

In order to ensure continuous improvement and growth in student learning, Lubbock ISD will focus on the following:

1. Lubbock ISD will support and equip all students through caring professionals delivering high-quality programming and sound educational experiences for all students

2. Lubbock ISD will attract, develop, retain, and reward highly effective teachers in an environment where talented staff and students can feel safe, supported, valued, and motivated

3. Lubbock ISD will be a responsible steward of resources provided for the public and allocate the community's resources responsibly.

4. Lubbock ISD will engage, build, and nurture strong relationships within the community.

"We serve and empower with integrity"

Service, Empower, Integrity

• Service
  • We will serve students, families, staff, and community with dignity and respect.
• Empower
  • We will empower each other to lead students to their full potential.
• Integrity
  • We will show integrity by building authentic relationships that result in positive outcomes.

For more information concerning eligibility criteria and the referral process, contact the school counselor or Student Support Team (SST) leader of your neighborhood school or the Lubbock ISD Special Education Department at (806) 219-0400. You may also contact your Feeder Pattern Special Education Coordinator at (806) 219-0400.

Child Find is a federally established comprehensive system designed to ensure that each child, regardless of disability, is educated toward his or her maximum potential. 

The purpose of Child Find is to locate, identify, and evaluate infants, children, and young adults through age 21 who may have a developmental delay or other disabilities.

Lubbock ISD offers comprehensive special education services to eligible students ages three through 21 years and to children from birth through 21 years who have a hearing or visual impairment. Children from birth to age three with other disabilities will be referred to appropriate agencies for services.

All referrals are considered confidential, and services are provided at no cost. A free, appropriate, public education with a full continuum of services is available.

If your child is determined to be a child with a disability, Lubbock ISD will assist you in developing appropriate special education services designed to meet your child's educational needs.

If you need assistance above and beyond what your child's campus is able to offer, please contact the School Support and Special Services Department at (806) 219-0400 and ask to speak to your Feeder Pattern Special Services Coordinator. They will help you with any questions or concerns you have:

• Coronado High School and all middle and elementary schools that feed into Coronado High School: Melissa Lowrie
• Monterey High School and all middle and elementary schools that feed into Monterey High School:  Michelle Luera-Ramos
• Lubbock High School and all middle and elementary schools that feed into Lubbock High School: Rene Garcia
• Estacado High School and all middle and elementary schools that feed into Estacado High School: Rene Garcia 
• For further assistance please contact: 
• The Director of Specialized Instruction is Shelly Bratcher
• The Director of Student Behavior Support is Martha Dodge
• The Director of Specialized Programs is Kathleen Meadors
• The Director of Student and Parent Resolutions is Brian Ellyson
• The Asst. Superintendent of School Support and Special Services is Kami Finger 

For questions, assistance or more information about Special Education services and additional resources, please call SPED TEX at 1-855-SPED-TEX (1-855-773-3839) or navigate to the Texas Special Education website using the following link: https://www.spedtex.org.

For more information regarding Improvements being made to Special Education in Texas please use the following link: https://tea.texas.gov/TexasSPED/