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AISD Partners with Nationally Recognized Organization

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The Austin Independent school district is pleased to announce that it has been chosen to partner with CASEL, a leader in Social Emotional Learning. Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) ensures that children and adults are engaged as life-long learners who are self-aware, caring and connected to others, and responsible in their decision-making. Austin ISD is collaborating with CASEL, the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning to bring this nationwide initiative to Austin.

AISD Student Participation in SAT Continues to Increase

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Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District (AISD) student participation in the SAT test continued to increase in 2011. AISD students outscored their counterparts in the state in Critical Reading, Math and Writing, while students’ average score was above that of the nation in Math, according to data released by the College Board today.

McCallum Arts Center Grand Opening

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Save the date for the Grand Opening Ceremony of the McCallum Arts Center on Friday, September 30th, 2011 from 6:30-8:30pm. This is a FREE event for the whole family. Come join us!

Location: McCallum High School
5600 Sunshine Drive
Austin, Texas 78756

Visit http://www.austinschools.org/campus/mccallum/fine_arts to learn more about our programs & performances.

Community Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Meeting

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Where: Board Auditorium

Family Support Cooperative Kicks Off First Meeting of New School Year at Rosedale School

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Austin, TX—The Family Support Cooperative will host its first meeting of the 2011-2012 school year tonight, September 13, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Rosedale School, located at 2117 W. 49thStreet. The Family Support Cooperative is a collaborative effort among Austin Independent School District (AISD), Austin Travis County Integral Care and the Arc of the Capital Area to inform and support families of children with disabilities.

TAKS Retesting Available In October To Out-Of-School Students

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Austin, TX—Texas Assessment of Knowledge & Skills (TAKS) retesters, or students who still need to pass a portion of the Exit Level TAKS tests to earn a high school diploma, may register to participate in the October administration of the TAKS Test being held at campuses throughout the Austin Independent School District (AISD) from Oct. 18 to Oct. 21.

39th Annual Marching Band Jamboree

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The Austin Independent School District (AISD) 39th Annual Marching Band Jamboree was held on Tuesday, September 13, at the Tone Burger Stadium beginning at 7 p.m. The event showcased nearly 400 AISD students, which included the AISD all-star band, Travis High School, Lanier High School, Reagan High School, Crockett High School, McCallum High School, LBJ/LASA High School, Akins High School, Anderson High School, Austin High School, and Bowie High School. Special guests, the Texas State University Marching Bobcat Band led by Director Dr. Caroline Beatty, preformed the grand finale.

September 2011