August 2021
GT Services Transfers
Interdistrict and Out-of-District Transfer of GT Services
Interdistrict GT Transfers
- Austin ISD students identified as GT or Talent Explore will continue to receive these supports if they change schools within the district.
- Interdistrict GT Transfers are automatic.
Gifted and Talented Referral & Screening Process
GT Referral and Screening Process
All campuses in Austin ISD offer Gifted and Talented screening in grades K-12 based on referrals submitted through an online GT Referral Form. The GT Referral Form will be open from August 19 to October 17, 2025.
If you are interested in seeing whether your child demonstrates a need for Gifted and Talented Services, please follow the link above.
Austin ISD's Mary Thomas Recognized As Top 100 Leaders in Education
Austin ISD’s Dr. Mary Thomas believes she was born with the passion to serve.
Over her career, Dr. Mary Thomas has dedicated her life's work to teaching, and she continues to work toward making sure that each child in Austin ISD is receiving the best education.
No Lowered Capacity Limits at Austin ISD Athletics Events
Austin ISD athletics venues will operate at their full capacity this school year.
All visitors are required to wear their masks and to follow the clear bag policy:
Licensed Mental Health Professionals
AISD Licensed Mental Health Professionals work collaboratively with families, schools and community partners to promote students’ academic success by providing mental health and community resource support.
Austin ISD reminds families to keep sick students home (En español)
With the first week of school about to close, Austin ISD is reaching out to families to remind them about keeping students home who are showing symptoms, among other health protocols.
District Looking for Feedback on Safe Return to School Plan (en español)
Austin ISD is looking for input on our safe return to in-person instruction plan. This is part of our submission for $155 million in one-time federal funding, called ESSER funds.
Austin ISD teacher honored at Austin FC Game
Paredes Middle School teacher Kiara Dailey scored the Teacher of the Match recognition at an Austin FC match Wednesday night.
Students to get free meals all year (En español)
Austin ISD students will receive free meals all year no matter what their family income is.
Why it matters: Parents can skip packing a lunch and save money this year with free breakfast and lunch for every student.
Yes, but: Even though meals are free for everyone, campuses will still collect income verification for funding purposes.
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Families may submit income verification during online enrollment, electronically on the AISD Cloud through the Parent Portal, or schools can provide a paper form.