Volume VII | October 2018
CISD Booster for Special Programs News
Join Booster for Special Programs
The Booster for Special Programs needs your support! 
We are a district-wide organization that supports Special Programs (Special Education, ESL, Section 504, Dyslexia, & Preschool) for all eleven campuses.   Membership is our #1 fundraiser. Join now to continue receiving our newsletter!
CISD Special Programs Host Brown Bag Lunch
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
RSVP: Karen Donegan at [email protected]
A HUGE Thank You to our CISD Special Programs and SASO Girls for our Annual Parent Information
Student Fun Fair hosted on
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Educational Diagnosticians

Related Services
Speech, Physical, and Occupational therapy
Adapted P.E.
Orientation & Mobility
Psychological Services
Speech-Language Pathologists
Transition Specialists
English as a Second Language(ESL)
Dyslexia
Scholars & Athletes Serving Others
(SASO Girls)
Parent Groups for
Pre-School and Middle & HS Boys
The Special Programs Booster is seeking parents to coordinate informal social groups meeting monthly (or bimonthly) that represent each area of Carroll ISD's Special Programs-  504, Special Education and English Language Learners . We want to give parents positive connections with others along the same path. 

We have 2 coordinators ready to begin

Parents of Pre-Schoolers and
Parents of Middle School / High School Boys

If you are interested, please contact  [email protected] . 
Call for 10th and 11th Grade Leaders for CISD Club Siblings of Special Needs
If you have a sibling with special needs: We are looking for 2-3 10th or 11th grade leaders for a CISD Club, "Siblings Of Special Needs", or "SOSN", to set up monthly, casual, socials. Please email  [email protected]  if you are interested in this leadership opportunity
SHOUT OUT for Great Kids!
Has Your Child Accomplished Something Great?
If YES! We would love to give them a SHOUT OUT in our newsletter. Send your child's achievement info to [email protected]
Special Olympics
Special Olympics Bowling is wrapping up. Get ready for basketball.

Additional sports that are offered
  • Bowling: September-November
  • Basketball: January-March
  • Track & Field: February-May
  • Swimming: June-August
  • Tennis (unified): Fall & Spring

CLICK the link below for more information on how to join Special Olympics or reach out the Head Coach.

Ashley Poteet, M.S., CAPE Special Olympics Head of Delegation & Coach
817-949-8415

Follow Carroll Dragons Special Olympics on Twitter @DragonsSOTX  
KSA Miracle League is BACK and providing the opportunity for every person a chance to play soccer! With a focus on the development of teamwork, sportsmanship, commitment, and community, the KSA Miracle League provides physically and mentally challenged individuals a safe and spirited program in which they can learn, develop skills, and play the game of soccer on a soccer field – just like other players. KSAML provides a unique and memorable opportunity that these individuals may not otherwise have. We at KSA Miracle League do not see a player's disability….but their ABILITY!   

Upcoming Events

2018-19 Brown Bag Lunch & Learn Dates:
  • October 24th
  • December 5th
  • March 27th
2018-2019 Officers

President Sheila Crafton
Vice President Angela Kwentus
Treasurer Julie Varriale
Programs Jacolyn Lieck & Holly Birnbach
Communications Flora Sanders
Social Media vacant
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