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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).
Sessions are in English. To request interpretation in Spanish or any other language (including ASL), you must register 24 hours in advance. Registration/Interpretation Request: tinyurl.com/33u78ec7
2025–26 Learning Events Calendar Downloads:
- August & September 2025 (English PDF | Spanish PDF)
- October 2025 (English PDF | Spanish PDF)
- November 2025 (English PDF | Spanish PDF)
- December 2025 (English PDF | Spanish PDF)
- January 2026 (English PDF | Spanish PDF)
- February 2026 (English PDF | Spanish PDF)
2026 Events Calendar
| Date | Time | Title & Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, February 18 | Noon-1 pm & 6-7 pm |
The Center for Child Protection: Becoming Trauma Aware (Part One) Presented by The Center for Child Protection 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 to your children's challenging behaviors in a developmentally appropriate way. |
Zoom |
| Wednesday, February 25 | Noon-1 pm & 6-7 pm |
The Center for Child Protection: Becoming Trauma Aware (Part Two) Presented by Kelly Rynd Seeber This is the second part of the training from the week before. 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 to your children's challenging behaviors in a developmentally appropriate way. |
Zoom |
Family Connections Newsletter
The Family Connections newsletter will now be sent to your inbox four times a year, keeping you up to date on important events, resources, and supports throughout the school year.