From a new adult transition services facility to new library books, read about recent Dripping Springs ISD stories affecting families in the area.
1. Dripping Springs ISD officials break ground on 18+ facility
Dripping Springs ISD officials broke ground on the 18+ program facility Nov. 13 near Sycamore Springs elementary and middle schools.
The big picture
The 18+ program, or adult transition services, prepares special education students ages 18-22 for post-school life. There are currently 15 students enrolled in the program, and Director of Special Services Rick Roberts said the district anticipates future growth.
“Guided by each student's needs, abilities and their rights, the adult transition services program provides personalized instruction and real-world experiences that promote independence, employment readiness, and meaningful community participation,” Roberts said at the groundbreaking.
The 18+ facility design features several elements, including:
- Faculty spaces
- A simulated living environment
- A life skills classroom
- Outdoor learning spaces
2. Dripping Springs ISD officials OK new library books
Dripping Springs ISD trustees approved approximately 300 new library materials, following a report from the School Library Advisory Committee on Nov. 17.
What’s new
The SLAC was established earlier this year after Senate Bill 13 passed in the 89th legislative session, which aims to give school boards and parents more oversight over library materials.
Parents can now:
- View all library materials available to their child
- Edit which materials their child may check out
- View a log of materials their child has previously checked out
