Highland Village Elementary Location

TEAMS (Teaching for Emotional Academic and Motivational Success) is a specialized educational setting designed for students in grades K–12 who are served in LISD's Special Education program. Students in TEAMS require intensive, highly structured guidance for behavior management, social adjustment, and instructional needs, as defined by their Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Classroom activities and routines are designed to parallel a general education setting as closely as possible, supporting a smooth transition back to students' home campuses.

All staff who teach in LISD's Special Education programs receive specific training to meet the needs of students with disabilities as defined by their IEP and specific program requirements.

TEAMS is expected to serve around 30 students, with a total program capacity of 74.

No. The Highland Village facility will house SAPP and CHOICES staff and counselors who support students across LISD campuses. Students in those programs continue to be served at their own campuses.

No.

LISD will place a Campus Guardian at this location. Campus Guardians are employed staff stationed on site at all LISD elementary campuses. The district does not anticipate a need for increased city services, such as police or fire, beyond what would have been required when the facility operated as an elementary school.

Playground: A new all-inclusive playground for ages 5–12 with enhanced accessibility components will be installed. The original playground, which dates to 2005, will not be reused.

Community access: Per LISD Board Policy, the new playground will be unlocked and available to the community when not in use by the district.

Fencing: New chainlink fencing will be added in two areas — between the playground and the baseball field, and between the outdoor covered play area and the dumpsters. Most existing fencing will remain in place; some gates and sections may be replaced due to condition. All new and replacement fencing will match the height of existing fencing.

Parking: The parking lot will not have a gated entry.

The facility anticipates approximately 4–6 buses. Drop-off will occur from the front loop, and car riders will also use that entrance.