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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 ( | )
- November 2025 (English PDF | Spanish PDF)
- December 2025 (English PDF | Spanish PDF)
- January 2026 ( | )
- February 2026 (English PDF | Spanish PDF)
- March 2026 ( | )
2026 Events Calendar
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| Tuesday, March 3 | Starts at 7:45 am |
Paving the Way: A Special Education Resource Morning Presented by the Transition & Early Childhood Special Education Teams Join the special education early childhood and transition teams for breakfast and to learn about important resources that you and your student will need for future support both in school and in the community. This event is designed for families with a student in early childhood through 5th grade who are accessing special education services. Breakfast and coffee will be provided. |
Govalle Elementary School 3601 Govalle Ave. Austin, TX 78702 RSVP: |
| Wednesday, March 4 | Noon-1 pm & 6-7 pm |
Empower Hour: Unlock Reading with Learning Ally Presented by Melinda Lanham Through TEA funding, families now have free access to Learning Ally’s library of human-narrated audiobooks. Empower your student with reading disabilities, visual impairments, or physical disabilities by learning about this great service. By utilizing these resources at home, children can independently engage with grade-level texts to strengthen their vocabulary and academic confidence. |
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| Saturday, March 7 | 9 am-1 pm |
2026 Destination Life Conference The Destination…Life Transition Conference helps Central Texas families prepare and support their student(s) with disabilities for life beyond high school. Families can expect to gather information and gain access to experts on how to help their student(s) with disabilities ranging from early childhood through high school to successfully transition to adulthood. |
McNeil High School 720 McNeil Dr, Austin, TX 78729 RSVP: |
| Wednesday, March 11 | Noon-1 pm & 6-7 pm |
Empower Hour: Navigating School Consolidation Together Presented by Austin ISD Special Education, Student Support Services, & Enrollment We invite our special education families to join us for a supportive session dedicated to navigating upcoming school closures and consolidations. This Q&A-focused event features representatives from AISD’s mental health, enrollment, and special education teams to answer your questions and provide guidance for the 2026 transition.
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| Wednesday, March 25 | Noon-1 pm & 6-7 pm |
Empower Hour: Navigating School Consolidation Together Presented by Austin ISD Special Education, Student Support Services, & Enrollment We invite our special education families to join us for a supportive session dedicated to navigating upcoming school closures and consolidations. This Q&A-focused event features representatives from AISD’s mental health, enrollment, and special education teams to answer your questions and provide guidance for the 2026 transition. |
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.
2025–26 Newsletters
- Winter 2026 (, )
- Fall 2025 (, )
- Back to School 2025 (, )
- Summer 2025 (, )
- Spring 2025 (, )
- Winter 2025 (, )