Houston ISD IEP Evaluation Deadline Calculator

This calculator helps related service providers, educators, and parents estimate IEP evaluation deadlines for Houston ISD using instructional school days rather than calendar days. Because special education timelines exclude weekends, holidays, and school breaks, manually counting days can lead to errors. This tool uses the Houston ISD academic calendar to help clarify when evaluations are expected to be completed.

Houston ISD follows its official instructional calendar when counting evaluation timelines. Only days when students are in attendance for instruction are included. Non-instructional days such as holidays, staff development days, and scheduled breaks are excluded.

For a full explanation of how IEP evaluation timelines work across districts, visit the IEP Evaluation Deadline Guide.

Example Houston ISD Evaluation Timeline

If written consent for evaluation is provided early in the semester, the calculator counts forward using Houston ISD instructional days only. If consent is provided shortly before a scheduled break, days during the break are excluded and the deadline extends accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this calculator include weekends?
No. Saturdays and Sundays are excluded.

Are Houston ISD holidays included?
No. Student holidays and breaks listed on the Houston ISD calendar are excluded.

Is this an official deadline?
No. This calculator provides an estimate only.

Disclaimer

This calculator is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or an official determination of timelines. Always verify deadlines with Houston ISD or your campus special education department.