AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 2018-2019

Special Education
Parent and Family Engagement

Cultural
Competence in a
Multicultural
World

Serving All

Community
Partnerships

The Family and School Support Team

is a special education focused collaboration that assists
families and educational staff with navigating internal and
external systems, connecting to necessary services and builds Supports, Resources
parent leaders through coordination of free education and and Guidance
training classes and book studies. Our goal is to strengthen
the positive connection between schools, students & families.

Strengthening
Families

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EDUCATION 
 INFORMATION 
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TRAINING CLASSES RESOURCES TEAMING Strong Parents,
Healthy Children


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AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 2018-2019

Education & Training

Classes
For families and professionals seeking
information on relevant topics for
students with special needs
• Pathways to College, Career and Life Series
Learn about funding, long-term supports,
transportation, recreation options, college
and more as you prepare for your child’s
future. Sessions are appropriate for all ages, • Autism Parent Coaching Series 

all stages. Multiple sessions offered in two locations in
English and Spanish addressing a variety of
• Special Education Law Series 
 topics.
Building your knowledge will help you
understand the IEP meetings and the legal • Parent, Family and Community Forum 

process. Meet and greet our community partners with
IDDACT-Intellectual Developmental
• Mental Health Parent Coaching Series 
 Disabilities Alliance of Central Texas-who
With an increase in trauma related support child centered and family focused
experiences throughout the world, students services.
come to school with complicated issues. This
series will help you be better equipped to “If your actions inspire others
meet their needs. to dream more, learn more,
do more and become more,
you are a leader.” John Quincy Adams

KATHY PALOMO, M.ED.


SPECIAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST
512-414-5833

512-414-1731 (bilingual)

kathy.palomo@austinisd.org

LINK TO EVENT FLYERS AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION