Katy ISD organizes its Special Education Department into two distinct vertical pillars: Instructional Supports & Services and Evaluations & Specialized Programs. Under Board Policy EHBA(LEGAL), the district is mandated to identify and evaluate students with suspected disabilities. If your child is age 0-3, they fall under the Project TYKE (Teaching Your Kids Early) jurisdiction, located at the West Memorial Campus.
For school-aged children, Katy ISD utilizes evidence-based behavioral interventions. These include the Early Childhood Autism Program (ECAP) for preschool-aged learners and the Young Children with Autism Program (YCAP). Decisions regarding these placements are made by the ARD Committee at the student's "Home Campus," though the specific program may be hosted at a regional hub campus within the district.
Local Authority Tip: While state law provides the framework, Katy ISD Board Policy FNG(LOCAL) governs how parents can file a formal grievance if an ARD Committee cannot reach a consensus. Parents should first escalate concerns to the campus Instructional Officer (IO), who serves as the liaison between the school principal and the central Special Education office at the Education Support Complex.