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Top 4 Best Special Needs Schools in Georgetown, Texas (2026)

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Carver Elementary School

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Georgetown, TXGrades PreK-5Tuition-free

George Washington Carver Elementary carries a long history in Georgetown. In 1964, 175 Black students in grades 1 through 12 moved from the condemned original Carver School to a new building at Carver Park, land the city sold to the school district for one dollar. That school was known for years as Westside School until community members restored the Carver name, and in August 2015 Georgetown ISD opened our current campus on Scenic Lake Drive. Today we serve Pre-K through 5th grade, with Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) classrooms alongside Pre-K. Our specialized learning team of 17 staff members and our interventionists work with students who need extra help, and a counselor, nurse and librarian serve the whole school. Students also attend specials classes. Families can get involved through our PTA, and Georgetown ISD offers open enrollment through its Choose GISD program.

  • Public elementary school (PreK-5)
  • Public school
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George Wagner Middle School

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Georgetown, TXGrades 6-8Tuition-free

Our campus carries the name of George Wagner, a Marine Corps veteran who mentored Georgetown ISD students for nearly 20 years and started the Junior University mentorship program. As the WolfPack, we keep his focus on relationships at the center of how we work with students and with each other. We serve 6th through 8th grade in Georgetown ISD. Students can join band, orchestra, choir, dance, cheer, the National Junior Honor Society, and Student Council. Athletics start with 6th grade pre-athletics, and 7th and 8th graders compete on boys and girls teams. Special education teachers, intervention teachers, and a learning support team work with students who need extra help, while school counselors and a campus nurse look after students through the day. A school resource officer serves the campus, and our library runs a Cavern Readers program and a fall fun run.

  • Public middle school
  • Public school
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Georgetown Alternative Program

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Georgetown, TXGrades K-12

Georgetown Alternative Program (GAP) is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive educational environment for students with diverse learning needs, particularly those aged 5 to 18 who may experience language-based learning disabilities or are classified as twice-exceptional. The core mission of GAP is to empower these students by fostering their unique strengths while addressing their individual challenges through tailored educational strategies. The school employs a holistic approach that integrates specialized programs and therapeutic methodologies, ensuring that each student receives personalized attention and support. With a low student-teacher ratio, GAP emphasizes strong family partnerships, recognizing that collaboration between educators and families is essential for student success. The school's unique community events and specialized facilities further enhance the learning experience, creating an inclusive atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially. By prioritizing individualized learning and community engagement, Georgetown Alternative Program stands out as a beacon of hope and support for families navigating the complexities of special education.

  • High school
  • Learning differences
  • Twice-exceptional
  • Public school
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Planning guides

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Texas Education Freedom Accounts guide

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IEP process guide

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Georgetown ISD runs a Child Find office at its Early Learning Center off Airport Road, where children ages 3 to 5 are evaluated. Families of children not enrolled in the district can use the online intake form or call Child Find at 512-943-1884. For babies and toddlers, the district points families to Bluebonnet Trails Community Services ECI.

Preschool evaluations use a Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment, with a speech and language evaluation when needed. Plan on two to three hours, and a parent stays for the whole session. Georgetown ISD also takes requests from private school and homeschool families for Proportionate Share services, which it currently offers as speech therapy, and for evaluations tied to the state's Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program. The district says it follows federal timelines and cannot expedite evaluations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Schools in Georgetown

What happens at a Georgetown ISD preschool evaluation?
Your child plays and works with an evaluation team at the Child Find office in the Early Learning Center. The team uses a Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment, adds a standardized speech and language evaluation when it applies, and gathers information from you. Sessions take about two to three hours, and a parent must stay through the whole evaluation.
My child is in ECI. When does the district evaluation happen?
If the ECI transition meeting is held at least 90 calendar days before your child's third birthday, Georgetown ISD must finish the evaluation and IEP meeting before that birthday. If the meeting happens later, the standard timeline applies: 45 school days after written consent, then an IEP meeting within 30 calendar days. Our early intervention guide covers the transition.
What can a private school or homeschool student get from Georgetown ISD?
Students who live in or attend a private school zoned for the district may qualify for Proportionate Share services. Georgetown ISD currently offers speech therapy this way, written into a service plan instead of a full IEP. Families request it through the district's Prop Share/TEFA form and upload work samples, report cards, progress data, and test scores.
Can Georgetown ISD evaluate my child for a TEFA disability award?
You can request one through the same form. TEFA, run by the Texas Comptroller, lets an awarded private school student with a disability receive up to $30,000, but the child needs an IEP on file with TEA by the end of the application period. Applications open once a year during a set window, so plan the evaluation early. Georgetown ISD says it follows federal timelines and cannot rush these evaluations.

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