Policies and Information

  • Community Handbook / Manual de la Communidad:

    The Magnolia Montessori For All Community Handbook is an overview of the policies and procedures of our school. Please be aware that while the Handbook is updated yearly, policy adoption and revision may occur throughout the year.

    Changes in policy and procedures that affect the Community Handbook provisions will be made available to to all staff, students, and families through the newsletters and other school communications.

    • Uniform Guidelines

    • Attendance Policy

    • Required Immunizations

    • Potty Training:
      Children who have potty accidents without medical diagnoses are expected to properly take care of their bathroom needs with minimal assistance from school staff. Minimal assistance refers to buttoning or zipping pants, handing items such as wipes or cloths, and reminders to wash hands or flush the toilet. School staff will NOT provide personal hygiene tasks such as wiping or changing the child’s clothing. Children must be able to clean themselves independently and unassisted. 

      Children who are medically unable to properly potty train will require a medical provider order or are enrolled in a specialized educational program for school staff to diaper or assist in toileting

  • Parent and Guardian Involvement Policy / Política de Participación de los Padres y Tutores:

    Parent’s Right to Know / Derecho de los Padres a Saber:

  • This form provides information about many of the parental rights and options described in the Texas Education Code, including the right to refuse or remove your child from certain activities and instruction. It is not a complete description of all parental rights. Parents should review this form along with their district’s student handbook.

    Parental Rights and Options Form

  • The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) provides resources and interactive features for increasing family awareness of disabilities and special education processes, with the goal of improving partnerships between schools and families.

    Phone: 1-855-773-3839

    Email: inquire@spedtex.org

    Live Chat: www.spedtex.org

  • Browse the Monarch Library

Special Education Family Resources

Community Resources

Any Baby Can Family Education Program

Parenting classes are open to anyone and are free! This video explains more about the classes. The class schedule & sign up can be found here.

CARE (Comprehensive advocacy and resources for empowerment): Any Baby Can helps families navigate the complexities of healthcare services and access vital resources so they feel prepared and capable of addressing their child's unique needs. This program is ages 0-20! Currently, their CARE program accepts insured and uninsured children, except for Medicaid.

Parents As Teachers: Parents as Teachers connects parents with a Certified Parent Educator who facilitates activities between the parent and child, and helps families form strong relationships with their children. The model focuses on creating stable and safe family environments, addressing developmental delays, increasing school readiness, and encouraging parental involvement in their school and community. More info about our Parent Educators can be found here!

Colors of Austin

A counseling practice, located at 5800 Berkman Dr. would like to extend their services to any families in need of support. They offer play therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and individual counseling for adults of all ages and backgrounds. Their practice is inclusive, affirming, and staffed by clinicians from diverse identities and experiences. They accept BCBS and Aetna insurance, and through their clinical internship program— are able to provide counseling services at reduced rates, even as low as $0 in some cases with no proof of income or documentation needed. If you’d like to learn more about their services, inquiries can be submitted via our website or by calling us directly at 512-829-8738.  

Immigration

Know Your Rights:

We have ILRC’s Red Cards available in the front office for anyone to take for family and friends.

  • These videos explain constitutional rights in seven languages.

LEGAL RESOURCES

Here is a guide provided by a former Magnolia parent who is an immigration attorney in English and Spanish.  Specific legal resources in Austin are linked in this document.

TALKING TO CHILDREN

It can be difficult talking to children who are nervous for themselves, their family or their friends. Here are some resources to support those conversations at home or in the classroom in English and in Spanish

  • As always we have Ms. Amanda, our Licensed Clinical Therapist, on site and available to support children and staff who have been impacted.

  • Our Books on Immigration and Refugees that were read in all classes earlier this year are available for all classrooms.