December 2024

Salute nominations open for Austin ISD staff (Es español)

Nominations are now open for Austin ISD’s annual Salute Awards! This event honors outstanding staff members who demonstrate unwavering dedication to student success and achievement across our district.

Do you know someone who fits the bill? We invite all Austin ISD staff, students, families, and community members to nominate deserving staff members in the following categories:

The JOY of Teaching: Special Education Teacher Ali DeVeny (En español)

Her story in 4 answers.

What sparked your love for Special Education?

When I was a kid in the 1980’s Special Education was a place, not a service. In my case, it was a place near the boiler room. I have a learning disability, and I am deaf in one ear. So, by second grade, I knew great teachers had magic and I knew I wanted to be a teacher. I wanted everyone to feel special. 

If Special Education were a color, what color would it be?

Advocacy Advisory Committee (AAC) Meeting

This meeting is in-person at the Texas Capitol.

Meetings are open to all interested persons please see the Communications and Visitor Guidelines on the Advisory Bodies page. The purpose of the Advocacy Advisory Committee is to assist the district in advancing its legislative priorities at the local, state and federal level.

The Committee’s advocacy shall be in alignment with the district’s priorities, as adopted by the Board of Trustees. Its responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following: