Midwest Special Education Co-op — School Calendar 2026-27

Join us for an interactive session designed to help you confidently navigate the special education landscape in our district and across Texas. We will walk you through the essential parent tools and guides on the SPEDTex website—focusing on the Parent's Guide to the ARD Process—and take a guided tour of the Austin ISD Special Education website so you know exactly where to find local resources. We will also provide a comprehensive overview of the specialized services and inclusion programs offere

Empower Hour: Child Find - Presented by Mary Clare Tanner Wednesday, August 2612 PM |Learn about Child Find, the process that ensures all children who may need special education services are identified and evaluated. This session will help you understand your rights, the school’s responsibilities, and how to get the help your child needs. Open to all families and caregivers of students. For more information, contact: bree.rolfe@austinisd.org Sessions are in EnglishPlease request Spanis

10 a.m.-12 p.m.Bowie High School 4103 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX 78749Join us to learn more about special education transition: employment, education & training, independent living, and recreation & leisure. At this event you’ll hear from community agencies and organizations, as well as learn about all of the services in Austin ISD and the community. This event, made possible by the Austin Ed Fund, will include free Kona Ice for the first 100 attendees and a light breakfast. Pl

Wednesday, September 30 12 PM | Zoom: bit.ly/SPEDsessionsThis session is created to help families and school partners better understand the Texas Dyslexia Handbook. Together, we’ll walk through important sections of the handbook in an easy-to-follow way, so parents and caregivers can feel more confident about the state guidelines and supports available for children with dyslexia and related learning differences.For more information, contact: bree.rolfe@austinisd.orgSessions are in EnglishPl