Austin ISD is dedicated to providing parents and guardians with the support they need to be fully involved in the success of their children. We are committed to providing resources and information to support students, families, staff, and community members to strengthen partnerships, foster collaboration, and promote positive outcomes for students with disabilities.
Inclusive education means creating an educational environment where all students have the opportunity to participate and learn. The Department of Special Education and members of the Austin ISD Inclusion Workgroup developed a set of principles (Austin ISD Guiding Principles of Inclusion). that guides our implementation of inclusive practices. The principles align with special education law that requires school districts to include all students to the maximum opportunity appropriate to learn with children who do not have disabilities—in academic, nonacademic, and extracurricular activities. This part of IDEA is called Least Restrictive Environment or LRE.
- Events Calendar
- Family Empower Hours for the 2023-24 school year are hosted by the Austin ISD Department of Special Education. These sessions will include a variety of topics related to students with disabilities and special education.
- For more information, please contact our Social Services Specialist, Liena Garcia De Leon at 512-414-SPED (7733).
Each year, Austin ISD partners with various school districts to verify what summer programs and camps are available in the area for special education students and their families.
For more information:
- Download the English and Spanish PDF guides for Camp
- View the participating Schools and Contacts
- For additional questions, please contact: liena.deleon@austinisd.org
- Austin ISD Summer 2023 Language & Literacy/Biliteracy Resources for Families
- Buford the Bus Flyers ENGLISH/SPANISH
VELA, an Austin-based nonprofit, empowers families of children with disabilities to become their child's greatest advocate through hands-on courses, support and community building.
Contact:
4900 Gonzales St Austin, Texas 78702 | Phone: 512-850-8281 | Fax: 512.870.9283 | Tax ID # 27-2451077 | #ILLUMINATEABILITY | VELA is a 501c(3) Non Profit Organization
AISD EDPlan Connect Parent Portal Guide 2023 - English
AISD EDPlan Connect Parent Portal Guide 2023 - Spanish