August 2018

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Mental Health Parent Coaching Series

Trust-Based Relational Intervention sessions are for families who want to learn more about the connecting, empowering and correcting principals of TBRI.

This trauma-informed intervention is specifically designed for children who come from hard places and traumatic experiences.

The principles apply to all children.

Join us from 8–9:30 a.m. at Pillow Elementary School, 3025 Crosscreek Drive.

2018 TBRI Sessions

Mental Health Parent Coaching Series

Trust-Based Relational Intervention sessions are for parents who want to learn more about the connecting, empowering and correcting principals of TBRI.

This trauma-informed intervention is specifically designed for children who come from hard places and traumatic experiences.

The principles apply to all children.

Join us from 8–9:30 a.m. at Pillow Elementary School, 3025 Crosscreek Drive.

2018 TBRI Sessions

AISD Welcomes Three New Members to District Leadership Team

Austin ISD welcomes three new team members-Sheila Henry is the new executive director of high schools, Raul Moreno will serve as associate superintendent of middle schools and Ty Davidson is now executive director of middle schools.
 
Sheila Henry--Executive Director of High Schools
Henry, principal of LBJ Early College High School, was named principal of the year for high schools of AISD in 2016. At LBJ, she has implemented social and emotional learning and college success classes focused on well-being and character education traits.

Preparing for Life After Graduation: A Guest Lecture Series

Date
Thursday, October 4, 2018 - 9:30 am to 11:00 pm
Where
Travis High School, 1211 E. Oltorf

Preparing for Life After Graduation:  A Guest Lecture Series in collaboration with Texas State University Office of Disability Services held at Travis High School, 1211 E. Oltorf. 

  • Thursday, Oct. 4, 9:30–11 a.m. "Secondary/Post-Secondary Education & the Law"
  • Thursday, Nov. 1, 9:30-11 a.m. "Teaching Your Child to be a Decision Maker with Self-Determination"

Spanish interpretation available. Childcare not provided.

Register online or RSVP by phone/email to Rosalinda Villareal, Parent Support Specialist (Bilingual) at 512-414-7714/rosalinda.villareal@austinisd.org or Kathy Palomo, Special Education Social Services Specialist at 512-414-5833/kathy.palomo@austinisd.org.

NAMI Basics Class

Date
Monday, October 1, 2018 - 9:00 am to 11:30 am
Where
Pleasant Hill Elementary, 6405 Circle S Rd.

NAMI Basics Class is a 6-week education program taught by parents with lived experience. 

For parents and family caregivers of children and teens who are experiencing signs of behavioral or mental health concerns or who have a diagnosis.

You’ll learn the facts about mental health conditions and how best to support your child at home, school and when they’re getting medical care.

All are welcome to attend. Spanish interpretation available.

Childcare will not be provided.

Dates: Oct. 1, 15, 22, 29 and Nov. 5, 12

Location: Pleasant Hill Elementary, 6405 Circle S Rd.

Register for NAMI BASICS

For more information, contact Maria Vazquez, Parent Support Specialist/Especialista en apoyo a padres at 512-414-4453 or email maria.g.vazquez@austinisd.org; or  Jessica Miller, NAMI Austin at 512-420-9810 or email jessica.miller@namiaustin.org.

Mental Health Parent Coaching Series

Date
Friday, September 28, 2018 - 8:00 am to 9:30 am
Where
Pillow Elementary, 3025 Crosscreek Dr.

Trust-Based Relational Intervention sessions start today and will be offered two more times through fall 2018 for families who want to learn more about the connecting, empowering and correcting principals of TBRI.

This trauma-informed intervention is specifically designed for children who come from “hard places” and traumatic experiences.

The principles apply to all children.

2018 TBRI Sessions

  • Sept. 28
  • Oct. 26
  • Nov. 30

Register for 2018 TBRI Sessions

The Pillow Elementary School Mental Health Series will follow in Spring 2019.

Pillow ES 2019 Mental Health Series Sessions

  • Jan. 25: Helping My Child with Sadness
  • Feb. 22: The Impact of Stress on Children
  • March 29: Is Technology Hurting my Child?

Register for 2019 Mental Health Series 

For more information, contact bilingual parent support specialist Raul Vallejo at 512-841-4834 or raul.vallejo@austinisd.org, or Special Education Social Services Specialist Kathy Palomo at 512-414-5833 or kathy.palomo@austinisd.org.

Seed Model Campuses

Seed Model Campuses

The purpose of the Seed Model Campus Program is to support campuses throughout Austin ISD in their journey of goal-oriented, intentional, campus-wide SEL and CP&I integration into school culture and systems.

In order to engage in the process, all participants are asked to submit a proposal, which includes a S.M.A.R.T.I.E. goal related to SEL and CP&I implementation.

TRIO Electrical Construction Program Launch

Date
Thursday, September 20, 2018 - 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Where
Lanier ECHS, 1201 Payton Gin Road

Austin ISD, in partnership with Austin Community College and TRIO Electric, invite the community to a ceremony to launch the TRIO Electrical Construction Program at Lanier Early College High School. 

This ceremony will recognize the first cohort of students entering the program at Lanier.

The students will receive their equipment belts, hats and other safety gear to begin both their academic and skills training.

Guest speakers include:

  • Richard Rhodes, president of Austin Community College
  • Beau Pollock, president and CEO of TRIO Electric
  • Craig Shapiro, Austin ISD's associate superintendent for high schools
  • Lanier ECHS Principal Ryan Hopkins

Students in this program will earn industry certifications and will participate in on-the-job training at commercial sites during the summer.

Please join us at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Lanier ECHS, 1201 Payton Gin Road. We hope to see you there!