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Family Learning Opportunities

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø 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:


2026 Events Calendar

Date Time  Title & Description Location
Wednesday, March 11 Noon-1 pm & 6-7 pm

Empower Hour: Navigating School Consolidation Together

Presented by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø 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 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø 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, April 1 Noon-1 pm & 6-7 pm

Empower Hour: Behavior Basics - Is it Behavior, Social Emotional or Sensory?

Presented by Michelle Atanu of Avilo Pediatrics 

This workshop will help participants learn how to add structured sensory input as an instructional technique to help counter challenging behavior and sensory concerns in the home, classroom and community setting. Child caregivers, teachers and parents will leave the workshop with general knowledge of the sensory system, the mind/body and apply it to transform a child’s challenging behaviors.

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Wednesday, April 8 Noon-1 pm & 6-7 pm

Empower Hour: Empowering Twice-Exceptional Learners in AISD

Presented by Blake Haygood

Do you have a child who may be gifted (GT) with a learning difference? Being "Twice-Exceptional" (2E) means your child has strong intellectual or creative needs along with other learning needs. We invite you to join us for a conversation about the 2E experience in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø ISD. We’ll share how our departments work together to recognize these students, value their perspectives, and provide the right support for success.

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Saturday, April 11 10 am - Noon

Learning without Tears Family Workshop

Presented by Deb Green 

Join us for a hands-on Learning Without Tears workshop designed to help parents support their student's handwriting and literacy skills. Expert trainers will share stress-free techniques for home practice, and the first 25 families to RSVP will receive a free handwriting kit! RSVP:

Carver Branch Library

1161 Angelina St. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, TX 78702

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Wednesday, April 15 Noon-1 pm & 6-7 pm

Empower Hour: Trauma & The Sensory Brain Part One

Presented by the Center for Child Protection 

This presentation will explore how early trauma can impact children’s development, emotional regulation, and behavior, while providing actionable strategies to help caregivers create trauma-responsive environments that support the unique needs of every child.

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Wednesday, April 22 Noon-1 pm & 6-7 pm

Empower Hour: Trauma & The Sensory Brain Part Two

Presented by the Center for Child Protection 

This is the second part of the training from the week before. We will continue to explore how early trauma can impact children’s development, emotional regulation, and behavior, while providing actionable strategies to help caregivers create trauma-responsive environments that support the unique needs of every child.

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Wednesday, April 29 Noon-1 pm & 6-7 pm

Empower Hour: Empowering Students in the ARD Process

Presented by Courtney Gregori & Judith LeBlanc

Join the Special Education Transition Team for a session dedicated to fostering self-determination through active student participation in ARD meetings. We will discuss practical strategies for students to transition from attendees to leaders, beginning with introducing committee members and progressing to providing direct input on their own goals and accommodations. By encouraging students to take ownership of their IEP, we empower them to develop the essential self-advocacy skills necessary for post-secondary success.

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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 

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