Burleson-Milam Special Services, which was established in 1974, offers a variety of services for students with disabilities through the nine local school districts of Burleson and Milam Counties.

Participation in this cooperative assures this students with disabilities who are attending member schools will have access to free appropriate public education within the least restrictive educational environment.

All students, regardless of special needs, shall be provided balanced curriculum and instructed in the same Texas Essential Knowledge and Skill as fellow students in a  manner that will appropriately meet their needs.

Any student between the ages 3-21 is eligible to be evaluated for a suspected disability.  Students who are deaf or blind are eligible for services before age three.

To request services, contact your local school campus.  Ask for the person who handles referrals for students with a suspected disability.  In order or initiate a referral, you will need to complete required forms.

Special services which are available include, but are not limited to:
    adaptive equipment                    physical therapy
    assessment                                speech therapy
    counseling                                 special classes
    deaf services                              vision services
    early childhood                           vocational support
    occupational therapy

Burleson-Milam Special Services may be reached by mail at P.O. Box 749, Caldwell, Texas  77836.  Office phone numbers are Caldwell: (979)567-8911 and Rockdale: (512)446-3416.