May 2023

Parent power hour

Please join the AISD Special Education Team for our final session in our 2022-23 Monthly Parent Power Hour Series for Parents and Caregivers. 

This Month's Topic: 
• Summer 2023 Language and Literacy/Biliteracy Resources for Families 
• Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 

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Austin ISD is committed to providing quality services for all students. Special education refers to instruction that is specially designed to meet each student's needs throughout the school day. All students are general education students first, and the provision of special education and related services, or Section 504 accommodations and supplementary aids and services, are provided in addition to general education—not in place of it. 

The Special Education team ensures children who receive special education services are provided with access to a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. We are committed to ensuring students with disabilities receive maximum access to the general education curriculum through a continuum of services and the use of inclusive evidence-based practices. 




find help for my child

 Learn more about Special Education and finding help for your child 



SpEcial education Team's 2023-24 Operating Procedures

Multi-chapter research and findings document of the Austin ISD special education department.

 



SPEDTEX

Special Education information and resource center for families and educators.

 



Cameras in the Classroom

Senate Bill 507 outlines requirements for school districts and charter schools related to the placement of cameras in special education self-contained classrooms and other settings.



Partnership with the Texas Education Agency

Austin ISD has been working closely with TEA for more than a year to catch up on our backlog of special education evaluations.



TeXAS EDUCATION AGENCY guidance

Find specific special education requirements and updates via topic links to TEA's website. 

 



U.S. Department of education

Find federal education legislation, regulations, guidance, and other policy documents. Learn more at the Office of Special Education Programs.



contacts

Contact us by phone, email, or find us on social media.

 


Contacts

Email: speddept@austinisd.org

Help Desk: 512-414-SPED (7733)

Records: 512-414-4252

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Update Your Contact Information

To update by phone, call your student's campus.

To update online, log in to Frontline SIS Self-Serve account, a tile located in the AISD Portal at portal.austinisd.org. Go to the "Edit Contact Info" tab to update your phone number and email address.

Class of 2023: award-winning student journalists

Austin ISD kicks off a month of celebrating the graduating Class of 2023 with a profile of three award-winning student journalists who will take their hard work and dedication into different rewarding career paths. 

Breaking news: Three Bowie High School seniors, all award-winning student journalists, get ready to take their talents to the next level!

Let's meet these outstanding members of the Class of 2023: 

Austin ISD Repurposing

Something’s Happening Here

We know you’ve been wondering about what’s next for our closed and underutilized school sites, and how you can share your thoughts about how to best use those and other facilities.

Join us
Tuesday, May 9, 5-6 p.m.
For an update about opportunities for:
Anita Ferrales Coy, Brooke, Metz, Pease, Rosedale and Sims

2023 SEL and CP&I Symposium: “Connected on Purpose”

Doss Elementary School, 7005 Northledge Drive, Austin, TX 78731

Don't miss the ninth annual SEL and CP&I Symposium!

The SEL and CP&I Symposium brings educators, community leaders, and families together to share their creativity, experiences, and promising practices around social and emotional learning and cultural proficiency and inclusiveness. Join us for a collective learning experience!
Together, we will take a deeper dive into this important work by: