August 2014

Dual-Language Information Session

Keep Austin Bilingüe—Don't miss an opportunity to learn about Austin ISD's dual-language program and its extension to middle school!

Parents are invited to join the Austin ISD Department of English Language Learners for an information session from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the Metz Elementary School Cafeteria, 84 Robert T. Martinez Jr. St.

AISD Graduation Rates Reach All-time High, Increasing Nearly 10 Percentage Points During Past Five Years

AUSTIN, Texas—Graduation rates for the Austin Independent School District have reached an all-time high of 84.1 percent for the Class of 2013, which is a 1.6 percentage point increase from the previous year and nearly a 10 percentage point gain during the past five years, according to the Texas Education Agency's new report on graduation and completion rates.

Graduation rates increased for every student population in AISD—across all ethnic groups and for English language learners and economically disadvantaged and special education students.

ELLAC Meeting

What: English Language Learner Advisory Committee Meeting.

Where: Sanchez Elementary School, 73 San Marcos, Austin, TX 78702

ELLAC meetings are normally scheduled every first Tuesday of the month, from 6–7:30 pm.

For more information, please visit the ELLAC website.

University of Texas at Austin/Texas A&M University Update

Date
Monday, August 11, 2014 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where
LBJ Early College High School Theatre, 7309 Lazy Creek Drive, Austin 78724

The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University offer a college admissions update for rising AISD seniors and parents.