National Autism Awareness Month raises awareness for autism and Asperger's syndrome during April.

Autism is a complex brain disorder that often inhibits a person's ability to communicate, respond to surroundings, and form relationships with others.

National Autism Awareness Month began in 1972 as National Autistic Children's Week as an avenue to increase awareness, advocate awareness, and spark change in schools, communities, medical facilities and businesses.

How to observe Autism Awareness Month:

• Host an event supporting autism awareness.
• Attend an event and show support for someone you know.
• Share your story and make your voice heard.
• Speak out about autism to help eliminate the stigma associated with it.
• Use #AutismAwarenessMonth to share on social media.

While the month also celebrates the stories and lives of those with autism, it's important to remember that autism is a lifelong condition with varying degrees of severity. It is important to continue to support research for treatment and therapies that will improve the lives of those with autism.

April has been designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States since 1983. U.S. President Barack Obama continued this tradition and, in 2016, issued a Presidential proclamation stating: "During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we recommit to giving every child a chance to succeed and to ensure that every child grows up in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment that is free from abuse and neglect."

This is our first in-person event since 2019 and we look forward to meeting and greeting families as they visit with exhibitors such as AACOG, Alamo Colleges - disAbility Support Services, Good Samaritan, Dental Quest, Morgan's Wonderland, Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, and many other organizations!

Door prizes and free books will be given throughout the fair.

Be sure to click on the fliers below to register!

Click here for more special education resources for you and your family.

Criterios de admissions: Para inscribir a su hijo durante la inscripción abierta, traiga consigo: Certificado de Nacimiento del niño, Seguro Social del niño, Registro de Vacunación del niño, I.D de los padres, Prueba de Ingresos, Prueba de Residencia en SAISD.

Please click here for information in both English and Spanish.

Article written by Disability Services Social Worker, Monica Chavarria

As a Disability Services Social Worker, part of this rewarding role is being able to build relationships with the student’s parents or guardians. Our social workers work diligently in contacting the parent and scheduling an intake to gather background information. In addition to this process, the social worker makes sure we reach out to any of the supportive staff on that student’s campus as this gives us an opportunity to collaborate in finding what resources or services the student is receiving to meet their needs.

Building relationships is a catalyst to maintaining open communication with the parent, school, and student. Open and honest communication allows for the social worker to assess how much of their student’s disability they understand or if they need additional educational resources.

These services can also extend outside of the campus where the social workers will work with points of contact at various community agencies to refer our students to their specialized services. The importance of these relationships allows us to advocate and support these students and their families to make sure the students’ needs are being met. If you are interested in learning more about the support that SAISD Disability Services Social Workers provide, please call 210-354-9565.

To receive services please fill out a Social Service Referral Form (SSRF).

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Cynthia Franco-Carroll Early Childhood, Gloria Martinez- JT Brack Elem, Katanna Laralde- Arnold Elem, Gabriela Soriano- Schenck Elem, Irene Ramirez- Ball Academy (zoom), Lilyanna Luna-Sam Houston H.S, Valerie Nieto- Carvajal Elem, Delisa Melson - Burbank H.S, Crystal Flores- Highland Park Elem & Democracy Prep, Patricia Cortez- Woodlawn Hills Elem, Assistant Principal, Edith Silva- Sarah King Elem, Sarina Miller- Riverside Park Elem, Roland Perez- Japhet Academy Elem, Eva Villa- Maverick Elem & Franklin Elem.

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In the photo below, Connor Martinez is being recognized by the Rey Feo 73 Augie Cortez, for displaying Good Citizenship at Charles C. Ball Elementary.

Connor is helpful with his peers, he follows classroom rules, as well as at the playground and throughout the campus. Connor is a R.O.A.R. : He is Responsible, Organized, displays good Attitude, and Respectful!

Way to go Arturo!

CODA is a coming-of-age story that is about the necessity of breaking the bonds of codependency that can exist in a family. Despite being initially nervous about singing, Ruby feels a need to go to Berklee to become more than an assistant and interpreter to her parents and brother.

SAISD began its own Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD) in the Fall of 2019.

The RDSPD program provides Teacher of the Deaf services and Cluster site services to 24 school districts in San Antonio and the surrounding area. Administrators for the RDSPD are Director Casie Bland and Coordinator Sandra Alcazar.

Regional Day School Program for the Deaf provides sign language classes to parents and families of students who participate in the RDSPD at Mission Academy and Highland’s High School.

This Spring the classes will begin April 12th from 5:30-6:30 pm. The classes will be taught by Ms. Sandra Alcazar. Families of students at Mission Academy and Highlands High School will receive a flyer.

Please RSVP to salcazar1@saisd.net

All students, both new and returning, must be enrolled each year. Please use the guide below to register on Frontline.

Click on the graphic to begin or contact the SAISD Enrollment Office anytime at (210) 554-2660 or enroll@saisd.net

8pm: CAST Tech

June 2 - 9am: Cooper/Navarro

3:30pm: St. Philips ECHS

8pm: ALA

June 3 - 10am: Travis ECHS

8pm: YWLA

June 6 - 8pm: YMLA

June 7 - 8pm: Lanier

June 8 - 8pm: Highlands

June 9 - 8pm: Burbank

June 10 - 8pm: Jefferson

June 13 - 8pm: Sam Houston

June 14 - 8pm: Brackenridge

June 15 - 8pm: Edison

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The ARC of San Antonio Community Resource Directory

Texas Transition and Employment Guide

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It is the policy of San Antonio ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation or disability in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and SAISD's board policies DIA, FFH, and FFI.

Es norma del distrito de San Antonio no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, identidad de género, expresión de género, orientación sexual o discapacidad, en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda, y las pólizas DIA, FFH, y FFI de la mesa directiva de SAISD.