Northside ISD has partnerships with seven child development centers throughout the district. The program is called the Community Based Program. The purpose of the program is to educate children, ages 3 and 4, who have qualified for a PPCD program in a developmentally appropriate environment with children without disabilities. Northside provides a certified special education teacher and an instructional assistant at each child development center. NISD students can also receive Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Assistive Technology, Adapted Physical Education and transportation if needed. The community based program follows the NISD calendar and at most locations the NISD students attend class from 8:00-11:00.

For more information, call Nancy Dorsey, Program Supervisor at 210-397-2473 or e-mail-nancydorsey@nisd.net.