Special Programs & Services

The April Special Programs & Services Newsletter contains information about upcoming events, Special Programs Parent Advisory Council, Disability Awareness, and Academic Corner.

Be sure to save the dates for our upcoming meetings!

• Friday, April 12th: Coffee with The PAC at Illuminate Coffee
• Wednesday, April 24th: Family Workshops
• Thursday, April 18th: Parent Inspiration Group
  
• Tuesday, April 30th: Special Programs Advisory Council General Meeting

Join our team on one of the upcoming tour dates to discover the vast array of possibilities awaiting adults with disabilities in our area. These tours serve as windows into a world of opportunity, allowing individuals and their families to explore various programs and services available to them.

• Thursday, April 11th
• United Partners in Pflugerville at 10:00 a.m.
• Social Care of Life in Round Rock at 1:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, May 7th: LISD SELF 18+ Tour at 8:45 a.m.
• Thursday, May 16th: Marbridge at 9:30 a.m.

There are opportunities to join the Executive Council of the Special Programs Parent Advisory Council for the 2024-2025 school year. We have openings for: Vice President, Secretary, and 504 Parent Representative. As a member of the Executive Council, responsibilities will include:

• Monthly Executive Council meetings to engage in discussions about Special Programs news and community needs
• Participation in general meetings, scheduled twice a semester
• Involvement in community events hosted by the Special Programs Parent Advisory Council

The application window is now open and will remain so until Friday, April 12th. Once the applications close, our elected nominating committee will review all applications and present recommendations to the current Executive Council on April 23rd. The formal vote for the executive council vacancies will take place during our general meeting on Tuesday, April 30th, scheduled from 5:30 - 7:00pm. We encourage you to apply and attend the upcoming general meeting to cast your vote.

National American Sign Language (ASL) Day is celebrated every April 15th. This date commemorates the opening of American School for the Deaf, the first school dedicated exclusively to deaf in the United States. Here are some resources for learning ASL with your family.

Autism Acceptance Month is celebrated throughout the world in April. This month is observed celebrate children and adults with Autism, spread awareness and promote acceptance throughout our communities. Click here to learn ways that you can support and advocate for Autism acceptance.

Our friends over at Liberty Hill have invited us to participate in their AuSome night to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month on Friday, April 12th. This will be a fun family event filled with games, crafts, and local community agency resources. You can RSVP here.

Occupational Therapists help our students achieve their maximum level of independence in all areas of daily living, including work, play, self care and school. This is accomplished through designing strategies for everyday living and customizing environments to develop and maximize their potential. You can reach out to your child's OT for activities to practice at home.

This month's young readers newsletters focus on continuing to practice reading comprehension, word families, contractions, and prefixes and suffixes.

• Kinder
• First
• Second and Third

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