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

SAGE Twice-Exceptional (2e) Support Event - Survey! Are you the parent or caregiver of a gifted-identified or academically advanced student who also has one or more disabilities? Students with both advanced learning needs and disability needs are call...

(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

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: $1,500 Grants for Families Through the Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) Program. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email ... More than 200,000 students across Texas have benefited from the Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) program, which provides eligible families a $1,500 online account to purchase educati...

(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.

Learn about $1,500 grants for families of TX students receiving Special Education services! From @SPEDTEX: “Join us for a free statewide webinar on January 21, 2026 at 12:15 p.m. (CT) to learn about the Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) program… (1/2)

🚨Advocacy Alert!🚨 Disability orgs across the country are taking action to preserve the rights of students with disabilities. Please see below for info on how families can help. Link from The Arc: bit.ly/4sGf0Vk

#DisabilityRights #EqualAccess #SpecialEducation

Save the date! GT Parent Conference from the Baylor Center for Gifted Education & Talent Development, in person, Lovejoy ISD, Feb 28. Gain practical strategies, hear from experts, & connect with other families. gifted.soe.baylor.edu/parents/pare...

#GTParents

(not affiliated with RISD/PTA)

(2/2) Thank you, Mr. Poteet, Ms. McGowan, Ms. Rentería, Ms. Timme, Ms. Pacheco, Ms. Harris, and Mr. Eager!

#SchoolBoardMonth #RISDBelievesInAllAbilities #RISDBeTheOne

SAGE PTA is grateful for our RISD Board of Trustees and their tireless work for all students! We are especially thankful for the time and care our Trustees have dedicated to understanding students with SAGE needs. (1/2)

From RISD: RISD families are invited to join a virtual Parent University: Getting Ready for College, Career & Beyond series focused on academic and postsecondary options for students.

For details on January sessions and to register, please visit: , visit web.risd.org/home/parent-...

Thank you to National PTA for sharing the below article to celebrate the 50 year anniversary of IDEA! Learn more about this landmark law and about current challenges to ensuring that its protections remain effective: www.k12dive.com/news/idea-at...

#SpecialEd #EveryChildOneVoice

Last few hours— don’t miss out on unique jewelry, decor, & other handmade items!

By request, our fundraiser has been extended! Start at NOVICA.com/risd-sage-pta and 25% supports SAGE! Items w/ a bow are guaranteed by NOVICA to arrive by 12/25! Other items may arrive after 12/25.

GT parents: free virtual event from the Gifted Education Family Network, presented by RISD’s own Michelle Gordon! Ms. Gordon was recognized as a 2024 GEFN Educator of the Year.

Free GEFN membership & event access at giftededucationfamilynetwork.org/joinus/

(event not affiliated with RISD/PTA)

(2/2) Learn more about RISD programs designed to support all students' learning: bit.ly/3ZvWSkm

#RISDBelievesInAllAbilities #NationalSpecialEducationDay
#EveryChildEveryDay

Thank you to @richardsonisd.bsky.social for recognizing the importance of this day, and thank you to the RISD Special Student Services Department for working hard every day to meet the needs of RISD’s incredible students with disabilities! (1/2)

(2/2) ...from getting out of their vehicles!), and please do not park in a disabled parking space without a permit. Parking in these areas is against the law, and it hurts people who need this access.

Please share and help spread respect for the needs of all abilities. ♿️💗

Parking is 😱 this time of year, but it's especially important to respect the needs of people with disabilities. Please remember: do not park in the striped access area beside a parking spot reserved for cars with Disabled Parking Permits (this prevents wheelchair users... (1/2)