Category Archives: Special Education

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BISD 2022 SPECIAL PROGRAMS & CAREER TRANSITION FAIR

Choose A Job You Want To Determine Your Future

March 9th
5-7 PM

Participating Employers: Babe’s Chicken, Walmart, McDonald’s, Raising Cane’s, Sweetie Pie’s Ribeyes
and more!

Continuing Education for Special Needs Students:
Opportunity Now, Daymark Living, Texas State Technical College, Tarrant County Vocational Certificate Program, Tarrant County Student Accessibility Resources, Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning, UTA Student Access and Resource Center (SAR)

All BISD Students Welcome
Haltom High, OMNI Room
5501 Haltom Road Haltom City, TX 76137

Questions Contact:
Teresa Peters
Phone: 817.547.5500 ext. 11776
Email: Teresa.Peters@birdvilleschools.net

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Birdville ISD Blazers: Special Olympics Registration

Special Olympics Registration

Birdville Blazers Athletics (Track and Field)

Is your child interested in Special Olympics Track and Field and is age 8 or older? Please stop by during the times listed below to register and/or get information about the upcoming track season (spring 2020).

  • Saturday, Nov. 16: BISD Fine Arts/Athletics Complex from 4–6 p.m.
    • 9200 Mid Cities Blvd., North Richland Hills, 76180
  • Monday, Nov. 18: Haltom High School Omni Room from 3–5:30 p.m.
    • 5501 Haltom Rd., Haltom City, 76137

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Birdville ISD Annual Dyslexia Parent Education Night

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Technology Resources for Students with Dyslexia

You may have heard that assistive technology (AT) can help your child with learning difficulties, such as dyslexia. However, AT like computer software and apps can be expensive. The good news is that there are several free online tools your child can try. Join us as we share some of the latest assistive technology tools available for students with dyslexia and related disorders.

October 23, 2017 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Richland High School – Omni Room
5201 Holiday Lane East
North Richland Hills, TX 76180

Questions please contact Lysette Reeves at 817-547-5753

 

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Noche de educación anual para padres de estudiantes con dislexia de Birdville ISD

Recursos tecnológicos para los estudiantes con dislexia Es posible que ha escuchado acerca de cómo la tecnología de asistencia puede ayudar a su hijo(a) con dificultades de aprendizaje, como la dislexia. Sin embargo, la tecnología de asistencia, como los programas informáticos y ciertas aplicaciones, pueden ser costosas. La buena noticia es que hay varias herramientas en línea que su hijo(a) puede usar. Acompáñenos mientras compartimos algunas de las asistencias tecnológicas disponibles para estudiantes con dislexia y trastornos relacionados.

23 de octubre, 2017 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Richland High School – Omni Room
5201 Holiday Lane East
North Richland Hills, TX 76180

Si tiene alguna pregunta por favor póngase en contacto con Lysette Reeves- 817-547-5753

 

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Birdville ISD Team Earns Recognition in National Competition for Deaf, Hard of Hearing

Picture of Winning Smithfield Middle School Students

Five students from Birdville ISD’s Regional Day School Program for the Deaf, placed among the top four teams in the nation in the Battle of the Books competition, and won the Green Team Best Sportsmanship Award. The team competed against 26 other middle school teams at Gallaudet University (based in Washington, D.C.), a university designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Team member Amy Nguyen was named Green Team MVP.

Shown from left to right, teacher Christine Gaston, Eduardo Bustillos, Nate Coats, Destiny Chavana, Amy Nguyen, Max Ridgway, teacher Teresa Fuller, and Smithfield Middle School assistant principal Jason Turner.

Source–ESC TODAY: Timely Information and Resources for Region 11 Schools, May 10, 2017

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English Language Learners’ Parent Information Night

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Join us for a fun evening of learning! We will have sessions for families to learn about high school graduation plans, registration requirements, English Learner programs offered in BISD, and so much more! Your entire family is welcome to attend. Snacks, beverages and child care will be provided!

You don’t want to miss out!

November 15, 2016

4-6 p.m.

Richland Middle School 7400 Hovenkamp Ave., Richland Hills, TX 76118

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Birdville ISD Dyslexia Parent Education Night

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Dyslexia – What You Need to Know

Tricia Quisenberry, Dyslexia Outreach Coordinator for the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders, will present information designed to help parents learn more about dyslexia, recognize the signs, and provide useful strategies to help parents support their child(ren) today and for years to come.

October 27, 2016

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning
7020 Mid Cities Blvd
North Richland Hills, TX 76180

Questions? Please contact Lysette Reeves at 817-547-5753