At Families Empowered, our mission has always been focused on working for families. Right now, in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, that means helping you understand what these changes mean for your kids this year, and helping you access the resources you need.
Above all else, we want you to know that we’re here for you. If you need more help or if you just need someone to talk to about your options we invite you to give us a call anytime.
Statewide:
TEA info on attendance policies - click here for more info
TEA info on health & safety guidelines - click here for more info
Reopening Plans:
Schools offering families the choice between in-person and virtual learning AFTER September 7, 2020
IDEA Public Schools
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School of Science & Technology
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BASIS Charter Schools
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Harmony Public Schools
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Cedars International Academy
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Austin Achieve Public Schools
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NYOS
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Wayside Schools
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Schools starting the school year with virtual learning, planning to transition to in-person or hybrid classes later in the year
Austin ISD
AISD will offer families a hybrid in-person and virtual school model
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Statewide:
TEA info on attendance policies - click here for more info
TEA info on health & safety guidelines - click here for more info
Reopening Plans:
Schools offering families the choice between in-person and virtual learning AFTER September 7, 2020
School of Science & Technology
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IDEA Public Schools
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A+ Unlimited Potential
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Arrow Academy
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Aldine ISD
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Houston Classical Charter School
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Conroe ISD
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Katy ISD
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Schools starting the school year with virtual learning, planning to transition to in-person classes later in the year AFTER September 7, 2020
Houston ISD
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Fort Bend ISD
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Etoile Academy
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Klein ISD
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Conroe ISD
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Schools offering hybrid and block scheduling
Sweeny ISD
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Columbia-Brazoria ISD
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Corrigan-Camden ISD
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Spring ISD (AFTER September 7, 2020)
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Schools returning in-person, not in Harris County
Hitchcock ISD
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Hempstead ISD
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Royal ISD
In-person classes with a potential for virtual options
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Statewide:
TEA info on attendance policies - click here for more info
TEA info on health & safety guidelines - click here for more info
Reopening Plans:
Schools starting the school year with virtual learning, planning to transition to in-person classes later in the year AFTER September 7, 2020
San Antonio ISD
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Compass Rose Academies
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Schools offering families the choice between in-person and virtual learning AFTER September 7, 2020
IDEA Public Schools
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BASIS Charter Schools
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Harmony Public Schools
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School of Science & Technology
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Great Hearts
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Anne Frank Inspire Academy
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Promesa Academy
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Southwest ISD
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South San Antonio ISD to provide reopening updates soon (as of 7/15)
Edgewood ISD to provide reopening updates soon (as of 7/15)
Whether you’re getting ready for the first day of school at your current school, or are looking for a new school for the 2020-21 school year, every parent across Texas is going to have some tough decisions to make.
To help you choose the right school for your family, we’ve put together a list of five big questions you should ask your school and some buzz words that you’ll hear over the next few months.
Still need help? Give us a call anytime for free, one-on-one help.
We know that you want to hear directly from your school about how they’re planning to handle the school year. From health & safety to virtual and in-person learning plans, Families Empowered asked schools to share all of the details for their schools. Get to know more about schools near you & how they’re taking on the 2020-21 school year in our LIVE Q&A videos!
ATX: 512-580-4046
HTX: 713-589-8767
SATX: 210-263-3524
TC: 817-663-2004
Organizations providing meals for families:
Central Texas Food Bank - click here for more info
Hope Food Pantry - click here for more info
Cash for food via P-EBT, apply by July 31 - click here for more info
Register for a free computer for your student - click here for more info
TEA Updates - click here for more info
Expensify.org is reimbursing families on SNAP for food purchases while funds are available - click here for more info
Harris County Organizations providing emergency rent, meal, utility, and healthcare assistance - click here for more info
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston Programming from Home - click here for more info
YMCA of Greater Houston Essential Personnel Kids Day Camp - click here for more info
Child care options (paid) - click here for more info
Organizations providing meals for families:
Houston FoodBank Pantries - click here for more info
YMCA Houston Food & Fresh Produce Distribution - click here for more info
Cash for food via P-EBT, apply by July 31 - click here for more info
SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio Metropolitan Health District Updates - click here for more info
TEA Updates - click here for more info
Expensify.org is reimbursing families on SNAP for food purchases while funds are available - click here for more info
Boys and Girls Club of San Antonio, parent resources - click here for more info
Child care options (paid) - click here for more info
Organizations providing meals for families:
San Antonio Food Bank - click here for more info
Cash for food via P-EBT, apply by July 31 - click here for more info
ATX: 512-580-4046
HTX: 713-589-8767
SATX: 210-263-3524
TC: 817-663-2004
K-12:
HomeEducator Coronavirus Homeschooling guide - click here for more info
GreatSchools K-12 worksheets and reading lists - click here fore more info
EdNavigator guide with apps and platforms for K-12 - click here for more info
Khan Academy curriculum including SAT prep - click here for more info
The Federalist Guide to Education at Home - click here for more info
SA Charter Moms - click here for more info
NY Public Library Digital Book Downloads - click here for more info
GreatMinds Math, English/Language Arts, and Science lessons - click here for more info
LearnEverywhere - click here for more info
Elementary School:
Daily activities from PBS Kids - click here for more info
20 days of active learning from Scholastic - click here for more info
Story time from Space - click here for more info
BrainsOn! Science Podcast - click here for more info
ABC Mouse - click here for more info
iReady Math Packets - click here for more info
iReady Reading Packets - click here for more info
ABCya, PreK - 6th learning games - click here for more info
Middle School:
20 days of active learning from Scholastic - click here for more info
BrainsOn! Science Podcast - click here for more info
iReady Math Packets - click here for more info
iReady Reading Packets - click here for more info
ABCya, PreK - 6th learning games - click here for more info
ATX: 512-580-4046
HTX: 713-589-8767
SATX: 210-263-3524
TC: 817-663-2004
READING CHALLENGES & DYSLEXIA
Reading Rockets - click here for more info
Learning Ally Audiobooks for all grade levels ($12 per year) - click here for more info
Kurzweil Education, tools for dyslexic learners and text-to-speech technology to support literacy - click here for more info
Neuhaus Education Center, resources for parents to help dyslexic students and students with reading challenges - click here for more info
SmartKids with LD Digital Resources for Writing - click here for more info
SmartKids with LD Digital Resources for Reading - click here for more info
LD RESOURCES
Time4Learning, PreK-12th curriculum for ADD & ADHD learners, $20-$30 per month - click here for more info
IXL Worldwide, adaptive learning for students with learning disabilities, $10-$20 per month - click here for more info
AAA Math, lessons recommended for students with dyscalculia - click here for more info
do2Learn, lessons in multiple subjects developed for students with special needs - click here for more info
AdaptedMind, 1st - 8th grade math and reading adaptive lessons, one month free - click here for more info