PISD Parent Communication - 7/6/2020

En Espanol

Hi Clark Parents - Please make sure that you have read this communication from PISD regarding learning options for the 2020-2021 school year.  

Regular updates will continue to be posted on www.pisd.edu/2021planning and www.pisd.edu/2021planning_espanol as it becomes available.

Updates in Special Education

Plano ISD provides special education services for students with disabilities, ages 3-21, who have a need for specially designed instruction.  In 2019, the 86th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 139 (SB 139), which requires Texas local education agencies (LEAs) to distribute the updates in special education.  

Updates in Special Education
Actualizaciones en Educación Especial

SMU Center for Family Counseling at Plano ISD – FREE Counseling

The SMU Center for Family Counseling at Plano ISD began offering telehealth counseling services free of charge to support the PISD community during the pandemic. During the summer, free counseling services will continue to be available through August 4th. Services are provided by SMU Counseling Program students during their internship and will be supervised by SMU full-time and adjunct faculty.

Services are for adults, children (teleplay), adolescents (teletherapy activity/experiential), couples, and families for a variety of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, behavior difficulties (e.g., opposition, defiance, aggression), grief and loss, peer relationships, stress, trauma, career transition, and parenting. They are also offering an Adult Mindfulness Group, LGBTQ+ Adolescent Support Group, and an LGBTQ+ Adult Support Group May 26th -August 4th.

Appointments are available Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Call (469) 752-3098 to schedule counseling services and (214) 768-6789 for group information and registration.

Deadline Extended to July 16 for Selecting School@Home Remote Learning

The deadline for selecting the PISD School@Home remote learning option has been extended to Thursday, July 16 to give families additional time to consider your choices. Your selection can be made through the Plano ISD Parent Portal. Get instructions on how to make your selection through Parent Portal.

Planning for the 2020-2021 School Year

As a school district, Plano ISD wants nothing more than to welcome students back to school on August 12 with the goal of doing everything possible to ensure students and staff are safe. Despite the challenges with COVID-19, our district plan is to continue to provide the excellent education that our community expects, which will include both in-person and remote learning environments. As the public health crisis continues, we have been planning for the opening of the 2020-21 school year with a focus on the health, safety and well-being of our staff, students and community. Follow the latest information about reopening schools on our website at www.pisd.edu/2021planning. En español.

Prekindergarten Online Registration Is Open

Online registration of prekindergarten students for the 2020-21 school year is open. Enrollment packet and more information. Información de registro de PreK.

New Student Enrollment for Kindergarten through Grade 12

Welcome to the Plano ISD family! Online registration for new kindergarten through 12th grade students is now open. More information.