YES Prep Public Schools

Special Populations

At YES Prep, we are committed to working with families to make sure all of our students get the support they need to be successful.  In order to ensure that ALL students have access to a college-ready education, YES Prep offers a variety of supports and services to students who have identified needs.  

  • You can find more information about each of our departments by clicking the page in the menu on the right. 
  • Read below for more information about how to refer your student for services from one of our departments.

Back-to-School message for students in Special Populations

We are excited to welcome every single one of our students into the new school year, including and especially our students in Special Populations. If your child needs any additional support to be successful during this school year, our Special Populations team is here for you!

The most critical step you can take to prepare your CHILD to return to school is sharing information about your CHILD'S needs with your school.

You can contact your school and ask for the role noted below in order to make sure they are prepared to meet your child's needs. If you have any of the important documents listed from your student's previous school, please make sure to give your school a copy. 

Student need: My child is in Special Education or I'd like them to be tested for Special Education
  • School contact: Special Education Manager
  • Important documents: Full & Individual Evaluation (FIE); Individualized Education Plan (IEP); Annual Review & Dismissal (ARD)
Student need: My child has an impairment that impacts them at school, and I want to make sure they have accommodations
  • School contact: Elementary: Assistant Principal; Secondary: Director of Academics
  • Important documents: Medical Plan; Section 504 Evaluation; Section 504 Plan
Student need: My family speaks a language other than English at home most of the time and/or my child speaks a language other than English themselves most of the time
  • School contact: Elementary: Bilingual Assistant Principal; Secondary: Literacy Specialist
  • Important documents: TELPAS Results; Report Cards

Click here to find your school's phone number.

We are excited to work with your child!


 

Our Vision

We will ensure that in every school, in every classroom, every day, ALL students at YES Prep engage in rigorous, aligned, and active learning, dramatically increasing college readiness.  We will embrace the abilities of all students, empowering them to succeed in rigorous post-secondary opportunities and lead choice-filled lives. 

Referrals to Special Populations

For those students who are having difficulty in the regular classroom, all school districts and open enrollment charter schools must consider tutorial, compensatory, and other academic or behavior support services that are available to all students, including a process based on Response to Intervention (RtI). The implementation of RtI has the potential to have a positive impact on the ability of districts and charter schools to meet the needs of all struggling students.  

If a student is experiencing learning difficulties, his or her guardian may contact the individual(s) listed below to learn about the school’s overall general education referral or screening system for support services. This system links students to a variety of support options, including making a referral for a special education evaluation or for a Section 504 evaluation to determine if the student needs specific aids, accommodations, or services. A guardian may request an evaluation for special education or Section 504 services at any time.   

Additional Information

The following websites provide information and resources for students with disabilities and their families.

Important Note: All student records related to Special Populations are destroyed after five years.