Special Education at AISD

AISD is committed to meeting the needs of all our students. Please visit the links below for valuable information, community support, and frequently asked questions regarding Special Education at AISD.

Special Education at Mills

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

Our program provides special education services for any child ages 3 to 5 who meets eligibility requirements after receiving an evaluation through the district. The goal of ECSE is to provide early intervention by focusing on communication, daily living skills, social and behavioral issues, gross and fine motor skills, and academics.

Our Team
Noelle Anderson noelle.anderson@austinisd.org	Erin Abbe erin.abbe@austinisd.org

Life Skills

Our program provides support for the unique needs of students. The goal is to provide a positive environment, which prepares students to live, work, and enjoy life in their community.

Our Team
Stacey Bilek stacey.bilek@austinisd.org	Megan Fujimori megan.fujimori@austinisd.org	Lilian Oliman lilian.oliman@austinisd.org

Resource

Our program provides direct, specialized instruction, academic remediation, & assistance with homework. 

Our Team
Laura Barrera laura.barrera@austinisd.org	Miranda Nation miranda.nation@austinisd.org	Amy Griffin amy.griffin@austinisd.org	Kristen Poff kristen.poff@austinisd.org	Madi Neugart madison.neugart@austinisd.org	Kathy Thomas ila.thomas@austinisd.org

Cynthia Khogly cynthia.khogly@austinisd.org	Steven Schooler steven.schooler@austinisd.org

Social Behavior Skills (SBS)

Our program provides behavioral support and interventions to help students to think, decide, and make choices in self-directed ways that will benefit the student.

Our Team
Jacob Dunagan jacob.dunagan@austinisd.org	Coming Soon coming.soon@austinisd.org

Social Communication Resources and Services (SCORES)

Our program provides support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other disabilities. Their goal is to improve social, communication, and behavioral skills at school and at home. 

Our Team
Heather Bethea heather.bethea@austinisd.org	Hyden Johnson hyden.johnson@austinisd.org	Michelle Griffin michelle.griffin@austinisd.org	Sharlette Tucci sharlette.tucci@austinisd.org

Gayle DeCesaris gayle.decesaris@austinisd.org	Phil Foster phil.foster@austinisd.org	Taryn Orlando taryn.orlando@austinisd.org	Nora Trevino norahayde.trevinocantu@austinisd.org

 Speech Therapist (SLP)

SLPs specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and the treatment of communication disorders (speech disorders and language disorders),cognitive-communication disorders, voice disorders, and swallowing disorders.

Our Team
Alexa Bautista alexa.bautista@austinisd.org	Jessi Stephens jessi.stephens@austinisd.org

 Occupational Therapist

Occupational therapy (OT) addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial and sensory components of performance. OT focus on academics, play and leisure, social participation, self-care skills, transitioning, and school work skills. 

Robin Gayer robin.gayer@austinisd.org

Educational Diagnostician

Educational diagnosticians perform formal assessments, such as written, oral, and hands-on problem-solving tests, with students who are struggling. They are experts at observing students in a class to see their work style, behavior patterns, and reactions to teachers and other students. Most will present their findings in IEP meetings and share their plans for students with teachers, school administrators, and parents.

Kevin Mason kevin.mason@austinisd.org