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Mark your calendars! The RISD Dyslexia Parent Night is a wonderful opportunity for parents of students with dyslexia to learn and connect with RISD staff. Wed., Feb. 19, 6:30-8:30pm at the RISD PDC Auditorium, 701 W. Belt Line Rd., Richardson 75080.

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January 27, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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Tomorrow: Support the RISD Dyslexia Dept on Wed Feb. 26, 5-7pm at the Chick-Fil-A at 75 & Campbell! Mention Spirit Night or use mobile order code SPIRIT and 15% of sales will be donated to the RISD Dyslexia Department! Address: 106 W. Campbell Rd, Richardson, 75080.
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February 25, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Please see the link for the latest Autism Parent Newsletter from Special Student Services! Suggestions for sensory toys, event February 6 on sensory processing and autism, webinar on friendships, and more! Link: secure.smore.com/n/rtepz-risd...
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January 24, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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Understanding the needs of students with disabilities includes understanding #intersectionality and the ways disabilities impact different populations. Article from ADDitude Magazine: www.additudemag.com/health-dispa...

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May 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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ICYMI: Please see below for the Special Education and Advanced Academics newsletters from August from the TEA:

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September 3, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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Thank you, Learning Disabilities Association of Texas!

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Quote: Accessibility is being able to get in the building. Diversity is getting invited to the table. Inclusion is having a voice at the table. Belonging is having your voice heard at the table!
November 26, 2024 at 9:59 PM
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Coming up Saturday, January 25, 9am-noon: Sensory Friendly Day at the Frontiers Of Flight Museum! Registration required, details below.

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January 13, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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Please see below for the February Special Education newsletter from the Texas Education Agency, including information and resources for both educators and parents. Link: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXT...

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February 26, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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Students with certain disabilities may qualify for free access to audiobooks through the Texas Talking Book Program! From the Texas State Library and Archives Commission: “Learn more at www.tsl.texas.gov/tbp/reading_disabilities or call 1-800-252-9605.”

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October 21, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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For families of students who are neurodivergent and/or twice-exceptional (gifted + 1 or more disabilities), please see below for a free virtual event on Thurs., Feb. 6th at 2:00pm Central (noon Pacific).
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February 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Thank you to the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees for your hard work for every student in RISD!

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January 15, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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Students do the best they can. Thank you to ALL of the teachers, therapists, specialists, administrators, and parents who work hard to remove barriers for students with diverse ability needs! 🙌

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A lot of the time it's not a case of 'won't'. Ours kids do the best they can. When they don't do well it's because there are barriers. It's our job to figure out what they are, and remove them. Yes? Em 🌈 Cartoon shows hands raised in a pool with the rest of the body submerged (appearance of unable to swim) and an adult standing outside the pool with a speech bubble saying: “student would not comply with instructions to swim.”
November 25, 2024 at 8:48 PM
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(4/4) Thank you to @richardsonisd.bsky.social for offering AP courses in all four RISD high schools!

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July 11, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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June 2025 Special Education Newsletter from the Texas Education Agency: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXT...

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June 27, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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2/2) Please see our Facebook post for an article from our May newsletter about Ms. Jackson, her award from the Association of Texas Professional Educators, and her work in RISD! facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

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June 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Did you know? The RISD Summer Enrichment site offers activities for all students! This resource was created by the Advanced Learning team to encourage learning & growth all summer. To access, visit secure.smore.com/n/2vgy89 and follow @richardsonisd.bsky.social.

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July 2, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Congratulations to Ms. Brandi Jackson, @richardsonisd.bsky.social GT teacher at Arapaho Elementary and a member of our SAGE PTA board! Ms. Jackson has been recognized as the statewide 2025 TAGT Advocate for the Gifted! GT families are lucky to have you in our district! 🎉
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November 7, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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Please see the link for the latest Autism Parent Newsletter from RISD Special Student Services! Suggestions for sensory toys, event February 6 on sensory professing and autism, webinar on friendships, and more! Link: secure.smore.com/n/rtepz-risd...

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January 23, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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Thank you to our school nurses for ALL they do!

Does your school nurse do an amazing job of taking care of your child with SAGE needs? Nominate them for 2025 RISD School Nurse of the Year! Link: bit.ly/3D4BiLD

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March 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Thank you, Richardson ISD Paraprofessionals! We are grateful for you!

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April 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Did you know? Parents of advanced learners and GT-identified students can access a library of free webinar recordings on topics related to GT parenting, hosted by the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented. To view, visit www.txgifted.org/webinar

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April 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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RISD families of students with autism and other disabilities: check out the summer resources in the May Autism Parent Newsletter from @richardsonisd.bsky.social RISD Special Student Services! Link: secure.smore.com/n/aethv-risd...

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May 30, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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The SAGE PTA Shop is OPEN! 🛒🛍😍

Shop for your favorite merch and show your support for SAGE needs in RISD!

Nonprofit shop link: www.bonfire.com/store/risd-s...

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August 23, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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Please see below for the latest Special Education newsletter from the Texas Education Agency:

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October 1, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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Please see below for a link to the TEA Special Education Newsletter for November/December 2024, with updates for both educators and parents: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXT...

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December 15, 2024 at 2:08 AM