Additional District Parent/Guardian Supports

Strong family, community and school involvement is key to student well-being and overall student success. Austin Public Schools values our parent partnerships and offers a wide array of supports and groups through the District to connect with the school community and other parents/caregivers, learn about education initiatives and available supports for students and families. We know that when schools, parents/caregivers, and families work together to support students, student well-being is greater.

PTO/PTA

Community Education

Community Education supports the educational, social and recreational needs of the community by serving children ages birth to five, youth and adults throughout the District and surrounding communities. We believe in lifelong learning for all people, birth through adulthood and partnerships that support and strengthen the community, schools and families.

Visit the Community Education website.

Special Education Advisory Council

A SEAC (pronounced “seek”) is an acronym for Special Education Advisory Council, which is a group that provides input on special education issues to its local school district. Its purpose is to advise and advocate, not to decide policy. Minnesota law requires each school district in the state to have a SEAC although it does not specify how the groups should be organized or what duties they should perform. Local SEACs advise school districts on the development of programs and services to meet the special educational needs of children and families. By sharing their unique perspective of what it is like to use these services, parents can help the district to be more effective. As a result, outcomes for children with disabilities should improve.

The Austin Public Schools SEAC’s mission is to advocate for high quality educational programs for all learners and assure that the School Board, District Administration, and community members are informed of special education successes, issues, and concerns. We strive to increase the involvement and add the informed perspective of parents and families of children with disabilities in the making and implementation of District policies.

Suicide Prevention

We are here to support you and your child. If you have any concerns about your child's success in school, please get in touch with the appropriate Student Support Professional.

On July 16, 2022, the United States transitioned to the new three-digit dialing code 988 to reach crisis support. The change is part of a nationwide effort to transition the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (the Lifeline) to a phone number people can more easily remember and access in times of crisis. The shift also includes an online chat feature and a new texting option.

The new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline code will serve as a universal entry point so people can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help regardless of where they live. Anyone can dial or text 988 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to reach crisis support or to use an online chat feature to connect with crisis support. People can dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one needing crisis support.

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