Local opportunity: Grant Halliburton Foundation presentations for youth (6th - 12th grade) and adults on depression and suicide prevention, April 12, 6pm-7pm. Optional, free dinner at 5:30. Open to all.
Registration & info: bit.ly/4sd6lZY
(not affiliated with RISD/PTA)
Registration is OPEN for the 2026 RISD Special Student Services Parent Symposium, in partnership with SAGE! Please share this post!
WHEN: Tues, March 10, 6:30pm-8:00pm
WHERE: Zoom (you can join us from home!)
Details & registration: bit.ly/2026-SAGE-SY...
Join us! 🥰
ICYMI: February Special Education newsletter from the Texas Education Agency:
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXT...
#RISDBelievesInAllAbilities #Disability #EveryChildOneVoice
Graphic of the Rare Disease Day logo, three overlapping hands in green, pink, and blue with a white figure in the middle. In pink text on white background, "Rare Disease Day." The C E C black logo is in the top left corner.
Today we recognize and celebrate those who live with a rare disease by learning how we can help advocate for equity in social opportunities, healthcare, and more.
Read about what a rare disease is and why this day is so important for patients and caregivers: https://www.rarediseaseday.org/
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Do you ever wonder about the best way to refer to individuals with disabilities, or to disabled individuals? Check out this wonderful series of posts from The Arc of the United States. (1/3)
#HowWePTA #EveryChildOneVoice
(2/2) Learn more at go.rarediseaseday.org/NEWS and remember to support and listen to members of our RISD family who have medical conditions and invisible disabilities!
#RareDiseaseDay2026
Did you know? 5% of the population worldwide is living with one of over 6,000 identified rare diseases. These conditions make diagnosis and treatment difficult, and many of these diseases start in childhood. (1/2)
Congratulations to Brandi Jackson for being named the 2026 Teacher of the Year by the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators! Ms. Jackson is an incredible @richardsonisd.bsky.social teacher and a volunteer member of our SAGE PTA board! We are incredibly lucky that she is in RISD!
(2/2) Your membership is your voice, and your voice matters! Grandparents, neighbors, and students can join, too, and you can even gift a membership to a fellow supporter of SAGE needs! Share this post in your local school community! Learn more: bit.ly/JoinSAGEPTA26
Can you help SAGE earn 14 new members by the end of February? 😍 SAGE PTA is the official SEPTA (Special Education PTA) for Richardson ISD, and memberships show that the needs of SAGE students are important in RISD, in Texas, and nationally. (1/2)
From SpedTex, part of the Texas Education Agency: free statewide webinar on Wed., Feb. 25, 12:15pm. Learn more about high school graduation considerations and options for Texas students served by special education. English Registration: bit.ly/49JCvEf Spanish Registration: bit.ly/4qCIaDw
THANK YOU, families, for showing 💙 to RISD's wonderful Dyslexia Dept & Advanced Learning Teachers! SAGE volunteers delivered breakfast & treats Monday, with notes from students. Thank you families, and thank you to RISD SAGE educators for all you do!
#RISDBelievesInAllAbilities #HowWePTA #Disability
(2/2) This combination of needs often presents unique challenges for students and their families. SAGE PTA is planning a districtwide support event this spring for parents of twice-exceptional (2e) students, and we would love your input! Survey Link: forms.gle/xcpA9KSrm3Um...
Are you the parent or caregiver of a GT-identified or advanced student who also has one or more disabilities? Students with both advanced and disability needs are called "twice-exceptional," or "2e" for short. (1/2)
Parents of students with dyslexia: join the RISD Dyslexia Department this Wednesday, Feb. 18 for Dyslexia Parent Night! 6:30-8:30pm, RISD PDC Auditorium, 701 W. Belt Line, Richardson, 75081.
Thank you to Richardson ISD for this wonderful learning opportunity for parents!
Do you LOVE showing your support for SAGE differences? Check out our updated SAGE PTA shop with new items, including yard flags and new t-shirt options! 💗 A portion of every purchase benefits our nonprofit SAGE PTA!
Link: www.bonfire.com/store/risd-sage-pta
#RISDBelievesInAllAbilities #HowWePTA
Please help treat the RISD Dyslexia Department to treats during their meeting on Mon, Feb 16! Let’s show all these wonderful educators love & appreciation! 🥰 Items can be dropped off in advance. No time to shop? There’s a link to donate! Sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0544AF...
For parents of students with autism: Thurs, Feb. 19, 6-7pm, RISD’s Parent University session will focus on "Understanding Autism: Visuals, Tools, and Future Planning." Registration and details: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#Neurodiversity #RISDBelievesInAllAbilities
Parents of high school students eligible to take the TSIA2 or ACT this year: check your email for information about upcoming FREE tutoring sessions, starting this Tuesday! Thank you to @richardsonisd.bsky.social Advanced Learning for this wonderful opportunity!
#CollegeAndCareerReady #RISDGreatness
“We need you to say something when others use the R-word.
We need you to share this blog widely.
We need you to be part of the reason this word finally fades from our culture.”
From The Arc of the United States: bit.ly/46eCLLw
#SpreadTheWordToEndTheWord #BeKind #Disability
(2/2) (Note: items not donated will be purchased using SAGE PTA budget, but your donations help our budget to go further for additional appreciation events! Thank you for your support!)
GT parents, please sign up to help SAGE bring appreciation treats this Friday to RISD’s awesome Advanced Learning elementary teachers! We 💕 these wonderful educators! Link to sign up: www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054FAB... (1/2)
From RISD: “Join us for the inaugural Richardson ISD HBCU College Fair TOMORROW, Thursday Jan. 22 from 6-8pm! Free Tee & Swag Bag for the first 400 students who register & attend.
📍 Berkner HS Multipurpose Activity Center (MAC)”
Registration: s.risd.org/HBCUfair
Your input is needed! The RISD Special Student Services Department and SAGE PTA are planning the annual Special Student Services Parent Symposium. Parents, let us know about your needs and interests! Survey link: forms.gle/2SBu171LiBGs...
Special Education newsletter from the Texas Education Agency with a funding update and survey for educators and parents: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXT...
SAGE PTA is very grateful for our family sponsors! Thank you to:
Vanessa Pacheco, Family Sustaining Member, and
Joey, Elizabeth, and Brian Kaner, Family Partners!
Thank you so much for supporting our work for students with SAGE needs, their families, and their teachers! 💗🌟
Did you know that you can support SAGE (Special & Gifted Education) needs in many ways, including at your child’s school? Students with disabilities & learning differences need your support, and it’s easy to get involved. Read our post to find a great fit: bit.ly/SAGE-Awareness
(2/2) “…which grants $1,500 accounts to the families of students served by special education in Texas.” English Registration: bit.ly/48BcvMc Spanish Registration: bit.ly/4pR4ybX
SPEDTex is a Texas Education Agency resource for families and educators.
