April 2024

Cook Elementary School | 50th Anniversary & Construction Kick-off Celebration

50TH ANNIVERSARY AND CONSTRUCTION KICK-OFF CELEBRATION

As part of the 2022 Bond Program, Cook Elementary will receive upgrades to its open-concept floor plan. On May 4, Austin ISD is hosting a construction kick-off event and community meeting to share more information about the project and what to expect during construction.

This event also coincides with another milestone for Cook — the 50th anniversary of the campus! We hope you will join us for this celebration, which will include refreshments and student performances.

 

EAC Meeting: Special Budget Session

Equity Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting: Special Budget Session 5:30-7:30 pm 

Register via zoom to reserve your invitation found on the EAC page.

The EAC works to inform and advise the school district to support the district in consistent and equitable resource allocation, evaluation, development and implementation of tools, policies and practices to achieve racial and social equity for students, teachers, staff and the community.

Despite significant systemic improvements, issues persist, according to special education audit (En español)

As part of the TEA Order regarding special education, Austin ISD underwent an audit conducted by Stetson & Associates this spring.

What they found: The audit outlines significant strides made to improve special education services for students, as well as opportunities for the district to improve climate and culture, staff and teacher efficacy, data management and shared responsibility for all students with disabilities.

‘Maestro en Casa’ celebrates its 1000th graduate (En Español)

During an evening full of excitement and pride, Austin ISD proudly celebrated its 1,000th Maestro en Casa graduate since the program’s inception in 2015. 

  • Participants attend classes at their students' schools to learn English, manage common scenarios, and grasp key vocabularies in areas like housing, health, finance, work, education, and citizenship.

Why it matters: Graduates of the program can better support their child’s education and stay engaged in the Austin ISD community and beyond.