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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.
Special Education Required Postings
Find specific special education requirements and updates via topic links to TEA's website.
Updates on 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.
Austin ISD & TEA Partnership Staff Portal
2023-24 District-Required Professional Learning (Requires staff login)
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.
find help for my child
Learn more about Special Education and finding help for your child
Austin ISD Operating Procedures for Students with Disabilities
The Special Education Operating Procedures explain the policies and procedures of Austin ISD and are consistent with state and federal regulations.
U.S. Department of education
Find federal education legislation, regulations, guidance, and other policy documents. Learn more at the Office of Special Education Programs.
HOUSE BILL UPDATES
House Bill (HB) 3928
Evaluation of Services for Students with Disabilities
Stetson Report
Special Education Records Request
Request Special Education records through our online form.
Contacts
Special Education Record Requests
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.