Parent Liaison

The Parent Liaison provides unique assistance to families of students with disabilities. The Liaison is a link between school personnel and families.

Families seeking assistance or just information about services provided by Leander ISD can reach out to the Parent Liaison to help them establish contacts and assure that they are aware of all applicable services. The Liaison provides a link between the community, district central office, and the campus staff.

Services Offered

  • Facilitates and encourages positive collaboration between families and LISD
  • Hosts family workshops and Collaborative Partners podcast to help families navigate LISD Special Programs resources, advocate for their student’s needs and network with other LISD families
  • Connects families with community resource options to suit their students’ needs
  • Communicates upcoming events with our community through monthly Special Programs newsletters and the Special Programs Parent Advisory Council.
  • Family Workshop Conferences – Every semester we host a variety of sessions to provide you with tools to assist your family. At every workshop there are opportunities to meet other LISD families, learn from LISD staff and ask questions. The Topics covered at these meetings vary from learning about specific programs and procedures to at home activities. Event invitations are sent out weekly through our Parent Square.
  • Reach out with any questions about the Special Education or 504 process in LISD (No question is too big or too small )
  • Utilize the parent liaison to help establish connections between LISD staff, families, and community resources
  • Consult with the parent liaison prior to your student’s campus meetings
  • Review documents with the parent liaison for better understanding

Contact Ashley Anderson at [email protected] or call 512-570-0368 if you are seeking supports from the Parent Liaison for Leander ISD.

Leander Family Engagement Meetings

All information about upcoming events can be found in Parent Square or by visiting the Special Programs Parent Advisory Council (SPPAC) Linktree. Please contact Special Programs Parent Liaison [email protected] with any questions.

Lunch & Learn

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

We’re so excited to launch our monthly Lunch & Learn webinar series this year! Grab a bite and join us each month to connect, share helpful tools, and partner together. We’ll explore practical tips and real-world strategies to help your student thrive both in the classroom and at home.

  • Wednesday, September 2nd – Making Homework Work
  • Wednesday, October 7th – Adolescent Behavior
  • Wednesday, November 4th – Career & Technical Education (CTE)
  • Wednesday, December 2nd – Unlocking Your Full Initial Evaluation(FIE)
  • Wednesday, February 3rd – Graduation Options & Post-Secondary Supports
  • Wednesday, March 3rd – Communication Supports
  • Wednesday, April 7th – Behavior Supports

SPPAC DADvocates

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

  • Coming Soon

Coffee with the SPPAC

Hosted by our Parent Liaison and various Special Programs coordinators, these informal gatherings are a wonderful space for families to connect, ask questions, share resources, and discover practical tools to support students receiving Special Programs support. Each month we spotlight a specific high school feeder pattern to focus on local campus communities, but while our locations rotate through different feeder patterns, everyone is warmly welcome to attend any coffee that fits their schedule.

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

  • Friday, August 28th : Malone Specialty Coffee (Cedar Park HS Feeder)
  •  Friday, September 11th : PJ’s Coffee (Glenn HS Feeder)
  • Friday, October 2nd: Red Horn Coffee Roasters (Library Location) –  (Leander HS Feeder)
  • Friday, October 23rd : Seven Oaks Coffee (Rouse HS Feeder)
  • Friday, November 6th: Russell’s Bakery & Cafe 2222 Location (Vandegrift HS Feeder)
  • Friday, November 20th: Red Horn Coffee House & Brewing Co. (Vista Ridge HS Feeder)
  • Friday, December 4th: Instill Coffee Co. – (Leander HS Feeder)
  • Friday, December 18th: La Dosis Coffee + Cocktails (Cedar Park HS Feeder)

State of Special Programs with SPPAC

5:30pm – 7:00 p.m.

  • Tuesday, September 29th

Community Resources

Special Program Parent Advisory Council (The PAC)

The purpose of the Special Programs Advisory Council (The SPPAC) is to provide a coordinated approach and seek feedback on meaningful initiatives to support parents of children with disabilities. The PAC will:

  • Work collaboratively with the district to improve outcomes for students by providing feedback on matters that pertain to the education and safety of students with disabilities
  • Identify and provide needed resources for Special Program families through collaboration with schools, LISD, and the community
  • Cultivate a strong Special Programs community by creating opportunities for positive interactions between families, schools, and the community

All information about upcoming events can be found in Parent Square or by visiting the Special Programs Parent Advisory Council (SPPAC) Linktree.