Parents, guardians and caretakers are invited to join us for a continuation of Positive Parenting, an ADHD Coaching series by guest speaker Ed Gooze, Ph.D.

Fall 2017 dates, north- Pillow Elementary Cafeteria: September 15, October 20, November 10, December 8. All sessions are 8–9:30 a.m.

Fall 2017 dates, central– Travis High School Library: September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13. All sessions are 10–11:30 a.m.

Spanish interpretation provided. Childcare will not be provided.

Call FASST (Family and School Support Team) (512) 414-5834 with questions or to register.

Families of students in the Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities are invited to join us for a 3-part interactive series.Online and phone registration is available.

All sessions are 8:30-10:30 a.m. Child care will not be provided.

Session Topics include: Session 1 – Welcome to PPCD Session 2 – What is your IEP? Session 3 – How to establish a Collaborative Relationship Spanish-only session

Dates: Oct. 6, 13 & 20 | 2017 Uphaus Early Childhood Center 5200 Freidrich Ln.

English-only session dates: Nov. 3, 10 & and 17 at Uphaus Early Childhood Center. Spanish-only session dates: Dec. 1, 8 and 15 at Lucy Read Pre-Kindergarten Demonstration School.

Please contact Caroll Dennison with the Family and School Support Team at 512-414-5834 for more information. 

Pathways to Adulthood Transition Workshop: Full day of information on all major transition topics, such as funding and services, public school services, legal issues, medical transition and a creative approach to planning, home, work, and networks of support.

Call the Family and School Support Team with the Parent Engagement Support Office (512-414-5834) for more information and to register.

The University of Texas School of Law INCLUDE Project returns for this popular session to provide free legal services to those with special need.

Please pre-register, as seating is limited. Contact the Family and School Support Team with the Parent Engagement Support Office at (512) 414-5834 to register.

Austin ISD supports grandparents, kincare and foster families whose child is receiving special education services.

The Covington Middle School Grandparents and Guardians Support Group meets the first Wednesday of every month from 9–10:30 a.m. Interpretation is available with advance notice.

For more information, please contact Gloria Franco, Covington Middle School Parent Support Specialist, at gloria.franco@austinisd.org 

The Family and School Support Team, in collaboration with the Autism Society of Texas, announces a NEW education and training series for families of children with autism.

The sessions will be in English only and Spanish only sessions at two different locations and filmed for Facebook live thru the Texas Autism Society Facebook page. Gullett Elementary will host the English only sessions. Andrews Elementary will host the Spanish only sessions.

All sessions are 8:30-10 a.m. and an RSVP is required. Childcare will not be provided.

Dates for Gullett Elementary (English Only): 10/25, 11/29, 1/24/18, 2/28/18

Dates for Andrews Elementary (Spanish Only): 10/11, 11/8, 1/10/18, 2/14/18 

Please call 512-414-5833 to RSVP. To register for the Autism Parent Coaching Series call 512-414-5834.

The Family and School Support Team, in collaboration with the Autism Society of Texas, announces a new education and training series for families of children with autism.

The sessions will be in English only and Spanish only held at 2 different locations and filmed for Facebook live to be posted in real time to the Texs Autism Society Facebook page.

Gullett Elementary will host the English only sessions. Andrews Elementary will host the Spanish only sessions. All sessions are 8:30-10 a.m. and an RSVP is required. No childcare will be provided.

Dates for Gullett Elementary (English Only): 9/27, 10/25, 11/29, 1/24/18, 2/28/18

Dates for Andrews Elementary (Spanish Only): 9/13, 10/11, 11/8, 1/10/18, 2/14/18 

Please call 512-414-5833 to RSVP.

This session will address recreation and camp ideas for students of all ages and disabilities, and summer 2018 camp guides will be provided.

We'll also have a guest Speaker from the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department.