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Family Empower Hour: ABCs of IEP & The Parents' Guide to the ARD Process
📅 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 ABCs of IEP & The Parents' Guide to the ARD Process Presented by Maria Martinez Special education families are welcome to this session to learn about key parts of their student's program, including the parent's guide to the ARD process, performance levels, goals, services, and how to effectively work with the IEP team. 🕛 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. | Zoom: bit.ly/…
Latest on the digital device policy and disciplinary measures (En español)
During the most recent legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1481, banning student use of personal communications devices on school campuses during school hours. We now have a clear set of disciplinary measures for violations. The law aims to boost focus, reduce distractions, and curb cyberbullying. In case you missed it:
TEA approves 22 of 24 Turnaround Plans, final two on track for approval (En español)
Dear Austin ISD community, I’m pleased to share that we’ve heard back from TEA about the Turnaround Plans (TAPs) submitted in November 2025. What TEA decided TEA has approved 22 of our 24 Turnaround Plans (92%) without requiring any adjustments. For the remaining two plans, they’ve requested additional details before issuing final approval. This reinforces the confidence TEA has in the work…
Austin ISD Alerts and Mobile App
Austin ISD district and campus alerts Austin ISD automatically signs families and staff up to receive district and campus alerts via text, phone call and email. Update contact information Families can keep their contact information current using one of the following methods:
Parent U: Advanced Opportunities Night
Welcome to Parent U: College Readiness Strategies for Parents! Austin ISD Parent U is a series of virtual workshops for parents and guardians to help support their student in preparation for their postsecondary journey. Each month, families gain practical tools and information on college readiness, career planning, financial aid, mental health, and more.
Listen now! Austin ISD news, updates and more for Feb 6
In this week’s episode, we begin with a celebration of the “English for Me” Karaoke Contest, a joyful initiative where over 80 parents from diverse linguistic backgrounds practiced English through song at Mendez Middle School.
Family Learning Library
For questions, please contact Bree Rolfe: bree.rolfe@austinisd.org.
Newsletters & Events
On this page: Events calendar Newsletters Family Learning Opportunities The Austin ISD Department of Special Education hosts Family Learning Opportunities throughout the year. These sessions include a variety of topics related to students with disabilities and special education. For more information, please contact Kellie Marino or Bree Rolfe at 512-414-SPED (7733).
The Center for Child Protection: Becoming Trauma Aware (Part One)
📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2026 The Center for Child Protection: Becoming Trauma Aware (Part One) This training will help parents and caregivers become Trauma Aware by increasing knowledge of brain development and how trauma can impact a child's behavior and functioning. You will learn research-informed concepts and identify practical, trauma-informed strategies to best support and respond…
Mobile Devices
BYOD The rules on the use of student owned mobile devices (BYOD) differ from campus to campus. Check with the school's administration to find out the specific policies in place for that particular campus. At some schools students are assigned a device to take home. Parents and students go through training on proper care and use of the device and assume responsibility if the device is…