Students are returned to their home campus as soon as they are ready. When deemed appropriate by the ARD committee, related services are provided. These itinerant staff members provide assistance on more than one school campus. Children are eligible for special education from birth through age twenty-one. Several early childhood education options are available.
Eligibility is based on medical diagnosis, atypical development or developmental delays.
The program addresses all areas of functioning, including physical, emotional and cognitive development. PIP staff members work in partnership with family members, using various methods to focus on the developmental needs of the child. Parent education and support is offered. The program is funded jointly between GISD and the Early Childhood Intervention Council of Texas. Yes, there are various volunteer opportunities at the local campus level such as PTA, Campus Improvement Team, teacher support and tutoring.