Summer Programs (June 6th- July 10th), include a variety of enrichment classes for VI students of all ability levels.
This year some of our summer programs will be held in-person and on-campus, while some programs will be hosted online via Zoom. All programs are enrichment (rather than IEP-based) and specially designed for blind or visually impaired students. We strive to provide activities that are engaging, interactive, educational, and fun!
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Please reach out to Sara Merritt, Principal of Short-Term Programs, 512-206-9176, or , if you have any questions or concerns.
Application for 2021 Summer Programs (February 8 - March 12, 2021)
- Elementary Summer Enrichment (ages 6-12): Serves students who are on or close to grade level during school year. This one-week program is offered three times: On-campus June 6th-June 11th, June 13th-June 18th and June 20th-June 25th and online June 7th-11th, June 14th-June 18th and June 21st-June 25th.
- Secondary Enrichment (ages 12-22): This program is for students who are enrolled in middle or high school during this academic year. Eligible students are on or up to three years below grade level, interact independently with their grade-level peers, and have highly developed daily living skills. This one-week program is offered three times: On-campus June 20th-June 25th, June 27th-July 2nd and July 5th-July 10th and online June 21st-June 25th, June 28th-July 2nd and July 6th-July 9th.
- Practical Experiences in Expanded Core (PEEC) (ages 6-22): Designed for students who currently receive some or all instruction in an alternative academic setting, benefit from supports with communication, social, and independent living skills, can participate safely in small group activities with moderate support, and are able to be away from home for one-week. The two, one-week programs for elementary students are on-campus June 6th-11th and June 13th-June 18th and online June 7th-June 11th and June 21st-June 25th. The two, one-week programs for secondary students are on-campus June 13th-June 18th and June 20th-June 25th and online June 14th-June 18th and June 21th-June 25th.
- Summer Work Experience in Austin Texas (SWEAT) (ages 17-22): Work program for students who are on or close to grade level. The program is on-campus June 13th-July 8th. In order to determine learning goals for SWEAT, students may be required to participate in an online interview via Zoom.
- Working And Living In The Community (WALIC) (ages 16-22): Work program for students working 3 or more years below grade level. The program is on-campus June 13th-July 2nd.
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PROGRAM |
PROGRAM DATES |
| SWEAT (ages 17-22) | June 13th-July 8th |
| WALIC (ages 16-22) | June 13th-July 2nd |
| SE (ages 12-22) | June 20th-July 10th |
| ESE (ages 6-12) | June 6th-June 25th |
| PEEC (ages 6-22) | June 6th-June 25th |
Summer 2021 Application (February 8 - March 12, 2021)
For information about the application process, contact: Phoebe Williams 512-206-9241, Nichelle White 512-206-9332 or
- The application period is February 8th- March 12th. We are monitoring the current health situation and will post updates as they become available.
- Applications should be completed by the student’s Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI). Summer programs do not require an ARD or district referral.
- Parents are responsible for transportation to and from summer programs.
- Parents are responsible for personal spending money for their student, the amount for each program will be listed in the acceptance letter but averages $20 per week.
- There are no costs to the school district.
- The Medical Dietary form is part of the online application. If you are a parent and you wish to download the PDF version of the form, use the following link: Medical Dietary Form (English) Medical Dietary Form (Spanish) Once you complete the form, return it to your student's TVI so that they may complete the application process.
- If you are having trouble filling out the application or logging in, please look at our new section: Summer & Short-Term Programs Wiki Page