Round Rock Independent School District believes families are critical partners in student success. The RRISD Prekindergarten Family Engagement Plan outlines how the district seeks to build lasting relationships with families in Prekindergarten to ensure that all children are Kindergarten ready.

The plan was created collaboratively by a committee of parents, principals, teachers, district staff, and community members. Through the goals outlined below, RRISD Prekindergarten will:

● Unite families with young children

● Educate and empower families to support their children’s learning and

● Connect families with community resources

Goals for Engaging Families

Laptops @ Home Training Information

Reminder: District employees are not permitted to diagnose, repair, or work on a student’s personal device. All laptops that are checked out through the Laptops @ Home Program are considered personal devices.

Affordable Internet Options

• Go to the website, EveryoneOn.org and put in your home zip code to find offers for reduced cost internet hotspots (WiFi) as well as low cost monthly internet access with no annual contract.
• To qualify for the AT&T internet offer…..
  • At least one resident in the household must participate in the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).Apply at:  https://www.att.com/shop/internet/access/
  • Apply for SNAP at:  http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/apply

• If you choose not to purchase monthly internet access, there are several city locations in Round Rock that offer free WiFi.  They are listed on the city government website:  http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/services/wifi/
• The public library website is at:  http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/departments/library/
• Many other businesses in Round Rock and Austin provide free WiFi.  The following websites list several locations in the area with free WiFi. http://goo.gl/YDq7m2 and http://goo.gl/3dXmUw