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Austin ISD is committed to providing quality services for all students. Special education refers to instruction that is specially designed to meet each student's needs throughout the school day. All students are general education students first, and the provision of special education and related services, or Section 504 accommodations and supplementary aids and services, are provided in addition to general education—not in place of it.
The Special Education team ensures children who receive special education services are provided with access to a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. We are committed to ensuring students with disabilities receive maximum access to the general education curriculum through a continuum of services and the use of inclusive evidence-based practices.
find help for my child
Learn more about Special Education and finding help for your child
SpEcial education Team's 2023-24 Operating Procedures
Multi-chapter research and findings document of the Austin ISD special education department.
SPEDTEX
Special Education information and resource center for families and educators.
Cameras in the Classroom
Senate Bill 507 outlines requirements for school districts and charter schools related to the placement of cameras in special education self-contained classrooms and other settings.
Partnership with the Texas Education Agency
Austin ISD has been working closely with TEA for more than a year to catch up on our backlog of special education evaluations.
TeXAS EDUCATION AGENCY guidance
Find specific special education requirements and updates via topic links to TEA's website.
U.S. Department of education
Find federal education legislation, regulations, guidance, and other policy documents. Learn more at the Office of Special Education Programs.
contacts
Contact us by phone, email, or find us on social media.
Contacts
Email: speddept@austinisd.org
Help Desk: 512-414-SPED (7733)
Records: 512-414-4252
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Update Your Contact Information
To update by phone, call your student's campus.
To update online, log in to Frontline SIS Self-Serve account, a tile located in the AISD Portal at portal.austinisd.org. Go to the "Edit Contact Info" tab to update your phone number and email address.