Family Engagement & Student Support
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CELEBRATING AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE
The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity (Virtual Event)
For more information about this event please click HERE or image above.
Parent Support Specialist Spotlight:
At this time, the Parent Engagement Support Office Team would like to recognize Siglinda Orozco, PSS at Allison Elementary, for her admirable work ethic and involvement in her campus and community. Your ability to mentor and motivate families to achieve their best makes you special. Ride the wave of success—you deserve it. Thank you for being a game changer!
Read about some of the wonderful work our AISD Parent Support Specialists do HERE!
Free AISD Contactless Curbside Meals Every Thursday
To find nearest meal site please see the following flyers or visit the AISD Meals webpage.
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Learning Opportunities by Austin ISD:
Recipes for Success
Join us for a series of sessions to learn about various topics linked to learning.
Caring for the Caregiver
Please see flyers for details.
AVID Family Night
Wednesday
February 17, 2021
6-7 PM
3rd annual Education Innovation Research Grant Symposium
Coming Soon in April:
- Adelante Virtual Conference
- Special Education Virtual Workshop
- Special Education Virtual Transition Course
Additional details and information will be forthcoming.
Learning Opportunities & Resources by Community Partners:
Latinitas Digital Parent Program
Latinitas provides media and technology programs for all girls throughout Central Texas.
Free ONLINE Tax Prep NOW OPEN!
Foundation Communities is offering free online tax prep again this year, from January 25 to April 15. Due to COVID-19, our in-person tax prep will be closed this season, but our IRS-certified team is ready to prepare thousands of returns using our online platform. Our income limit is $50,000/year for individuals, $75,000 for households of 2-4, and an additional $5,000 for each additional household member.
It is absolutely free, secure, and easy! No need to leave your house to get the same expert help you receive with our IRS-certified tax preparers. Click here to see how it works!
To get started, click here (plataforma en Español aquí).
APL Programs
Library’s virtual programs being offered through the Mexican Consulate in Austin. Most of these are presented in Spanish with the exception of Talk Time, which is a program for learners of English who would like some practice with speaking it.
Austin Public Library is beginning to offer other virtual programs in English and other languages. Prospective participants can look at the calendar of events, and follow directions in order to register for those.
Virtual Groups
Register at https://www.austinchildguidance.org/services/currentgroups.html or call (512) 451-2242.
Virtual Workshops
Regional Transition Fair & Conference
Save the Date! Virtual Event!
Saturday, March 6, 2021
Regional Transition Fair & Conference: preparing/supporting students with disabilities and their families for life beyond high school.
Please contact: destinationlife@roundrockisd.org for questions or information!
Ventanilla de Salud
Parent Workshops
Community Town Hall
Register for this Town Hall HERE
Operation School Bell
Operation School Bell will be taking appointments until Friday, April 2.
AISD staff, please use the following form(s) to refer families.
- OSB Instructions
- Fitting Form- Girls: English / Spanish
- Fitting Form- Boys: English / Spanish
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Covid-19 Information & Resources:
APH Covid-19 Testing Sites
CommUnity Care Covid-19 Testing
Community Resources Sheet:
APH Announcements
- The APH Facebook Group – En Español has officially launched! Please join our group and share with your contacts; we will have more regular updates on this page and please feel free to add to the discussion!
- The Austin Public Health COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration portal is open; due to high demand, you may have to try more than once to complete your registration. Currently, vaccinations are available to 1A and 1B individuals (front-line healthcare workers, individuals over 65years, and those with chronic conditions, we are also prioritizing those over 50 without health insurance), but supply is limited; please check periodically for available appointments.
- Check out APH’s weekly Vaccs Facts for the latest information about vaccines: (English and Spanish) and visit our vaccine webpage for updates!
- COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard
Vaccine Access:
Friendly Reminders:
2020-2021 Family Survey
Deadline to complete survey is March 5th.
Emergency Relief Food Distributions
All distributions are operating as a drive-thru with pre-packaged boxes that will be loaded directly into your vehicle’s trunk. Please allow appropriate space in your trunk before arriving.
Please see flyer attached below for Austin area food distribution schedule.
Employment Opportunity:
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Newsletters:
Resources for Families of Students receiving supportive services in Special Education Programs:
-AISD & Community Resource Guide-
(Click on the image to open the resource guide)
AISD Open for Learning website:
AISD Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Leonor Vargas, LMSW-Administrative Supervisor of Parent Programs
Marisol Fray, LMSW-Social Services Specialist
Maria Hanley- Parent Engagement Support Lead/Community Organizer
Jennifer Vasquez-Administrative Assistant II
Main Office: 512-414-0726