Lewisville Independent School District (LISD) serves a diverse area including Lewisville, Flower Mound, Highland Village, and The Colony. The district's special education department operates primarily out of the Bolin Administrative Center on West Main Street. LISD is well-regarded for its specialized program structure, but understanding the terminology is essential for parents advocating for the right placement.
Specific programs you might encounter include Communications (designed for students with autism or social communication needs), Focus (for behavioral support), and Life Skills (for functional academic needs). LISD also offers a unique Deaf Education program that serves as a regional hub for students with auditory impairments. If your child requires these specialized services, your ARD committee may propose a placement at a specific "hub" campus rather than your neighborhood school.
For families of older students, LISD provides extensive transition services through programs like Project SEARCH and the Lewisville ISD Collegiate Academy, which offers vocational opportunities. The district emphasizes "Future Ready" skills, and your IEP meetings in middle and high school should heavily focus on these post-secondary goals.
A key tip for navigating LISD is to utilize the "Zone" structure. The district is divided into feeder patterns (Marcus, Flower Mound, Hebron, The Colony, and Lewisville High Schools). Special education coordinators are often assigned to these zones. If you have a conflict at the campus level that the principal cannot resolve, the specific Special Education Coordinator for your high school feeder pattern is your most effective next step.