What We Do
Austin ISD Parent Support Specialists are charged to identify, develop, and engage parents in their child's education by:
- Providing Parent and Family Support
Organize and conduct parent training sessions to help parents navigate school systems and the District; organize meetings for parents to disseminate information and to gather input from them; and provide resources and referrals for academic, social service and other support. - Conduct Communications and Outreach
Connect schools to parents via multicultural outreach efforts. - Create Parent Leadership Opportunities/PTA
Identify, develop and engage parents in their child's school(s) community and connect them to leadership role opportunities at the school and within the District such as: Parents & Family as Co-teachers, Parents & Family as Co-trainers, Parents & Family as Resources, Parents & Family as Decision Makers.
Contact
Angela Ruiz, Parent Support Specialist at 512-414-2554 ext. 72430, or angela.ruiz@austinisd.org
Ben McCormack, Principal at ben.mccormack@austinisd.org