January Parent Events

We will have the following sessions from 6:00 -7:30pm at Reed Elementary School:

• AAC Parent Panel: Three LISD parents of AAC users will be sharing their successes and struggles with AAC. Come to learn more about their journeys, ask your questions, and gain new insights on how to succeed with AAC in your family!
• Transition Planning is Confusing: Making the Steps from Elementary to HS Understandable: Join an LISD parent and Denise Geiger, Transition Coordinator, as they have a conversation about transition, independence, and what that may look like for your family.

This month we will only host two sessions so that we can extend the time for both parent conversations and allow time for your questions!

Thanks to assistance from our TEA Autism Grant we will be providing free childcare for up to 20 children. The childcare attendants can care for children 5th grade and under. You must register your child for childcare. Childcare Reservations will close Monday, January 16th or sooner if slots are filled. If your child is 6th grade and older, they are encouraged to learn alongside you during the Family Education Night.

Do you have any questions? Have you missed a previous family education event and want to learn more about it? Would you like to know what resources are available? Our team would love to chat with you! We'll have partners from our Assistive Technology, Transition, Autism Grant, and Parent Liaison departments available! Grab some coffee and join us from 10:00 - 11:00am on zoom.

We will be hosting our first Special Programs Advisory Council (The PAC) general meeting in- person at LEO from 5:30pm -7:00pm. Everyone is welcome to join!

The purpose of the Special Programs Advisory Council (The PAC) is to provide a coordinated approach and seek feedback on meaningful initiatives to support parents of children with disabilities. The SPPAC will:

1. Work collaboratively with the district to improve outcomes for students by providing feedback on matters that pertain to the education and safety of students with disabilities

2. Identify and provide needed resources for Special Program families through collaboration with schools, LISD, and the community

3. Cultivate a strong Special Programs community by creating opportunities for positive interactions between families, schools, and the community

We will be providing limited childcare for this event. You must pre register your child for childcare. Childcare Reservations will close Monday, January 16th or sooner if all slots are filled.

This is a Support Group for all Leander ISD families! This will be an opportunity for families to come together, share experiences, resources, and meet other families. We will be meeting from 6:00-7:00pm on zoom!

Project SEARCH at Ascension Seton prepares young adults who are eligible for 18+ Services to meet the demands of today’s competitive workforce. Through a 9 month-long internship at Ascension Seton, Project SEARCH Interns gain marketable skills and professional experience in complex, systematic areas of a healthcare setting. Come learn more about the program during the Open House! The Open House will be hosted in the portables behind Cedar Park High School from 6:30-7:30pm. Please contact Samantha Blanton samantha.blanton@leanderisd.org. If your student is interested in applying please complete this application by February 17th!