How will remote instruction look different from last semester? Firstly, Austin ISD will use a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning. Synchronous online classes are those that require students and instructors to be online at the same time. Asynchronous learning allows you to take online courses on your own schedule. Each campus will provide the details of the individual campus bell schedules. Another way instruction will be different is, unlike the spring semester, traditional grades will be recorded this school year. There are currently no plans to use P’s (proficient) or I’s (incomplete) for grades. Progress reports and report cards will be sent at the end of each grading period.

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Need to Know: How we’re supporting teachers

The summer has been a time of tremendous growth and learning as we prepare to welcome students back to learning environments in August. The technology, academics and professional learning teams have worked continuously to build resources and supports for our teachers and students. 

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On Monday we emailed the second, short survey of the summer that asks how you feel about sending your child back to campus for face-to-face instruction. 

We want to give you a clear picture of what our reopening will look like, and answering this survey will assist that effort by helping us understand what you think is best for your child. 

How will learning this Fall look different than it did in the Spring at High Schools? 

• Instructional expectations will focus on essential standards and increased two-way communication of students' progress. 
• All subjects, including art, music and physical education will be taught remotely. 
• There will be emphasized relationship building between students and teachers.
• Learning reflection guides will be provided to help students become more aware of their own progress toward the essential learning standards and their social emotion

AISD wants to make sure that our community is safe and healthy. That's why AISD is offering Telemedicine services for our students and their families.

Telemedicine will be available in campus health rooms this school year through our partnership with Virtual Care for Families. Services include rapid COVID-19 tests, as well as a test for strep throat and the flu. While students won’t be back on campus until at least September, families should know about the service so they can choose to opt-in while enrolling if interested. 

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Will my child be able to attend school face-to-face beginning on August 18? 

No. What we know now is that school will begin on August 18 but in a remote format for at least the first 3-weeks of school. 

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Will AISD have the tuition PK program and if so, will it be a reduced cost for remote learning?

That is a great question that many of our families are asking right now. 

We will offer remote learning for our pre-K students in both our state-funded program and our tuition program. Our tuition rates will remain $4,950 for the year and $550 per month for Pre-K4, and $2,475 for the year and $275 per month for Pre-K3 half-day program.

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How will Austin ISD serve special education students in a virtual classroom, and will I, as a parent, have input?

Your student’s special education providers will carefully consider your student’s individual needs and present levels of academic and functional performance (PLAAFPs). This will include consideration of your student’s goals, supports, services, and regular education remote learning activities. 

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Students new to AISD can register onsite at their campus, Aug. 3–6 from 9–11 a.m. and 1–3 p.m.