Now Accepting Applications

Your child's journey to Pre-K starts here. Now accepting applications for the Fall 2023-24 school year. And still accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year.

Be sure to select the appropriate school year when you are prompted to apply.

Begin Your Application

 

Here’s How the Pre-K Transfer Process Works at Austin ISD 

The Pre-K transfer process at AISD works differently than our K-12 transfer process. 

• The window for all Pre-K transfers opens Monday, April 3rd 2023

• An online transfer application can be submitted at that time

• The Out of District transfer application can be accessed online through the portal 

• The Pre-K Dual Language Application includes a transfer request as needed. Once approved for the Dual Language Program, the student will be placed at a campus and additional documentation may be requested.

• Transfers will be processed once Pre-K eligibility has been verified in the order in which received

• Decision notification will be sent from the Office of Student Services

Austin ISD Pre-K offers a nurturing, challenging environment to help children develop the skills they need to succeed throughout their school career. Pre-K years are a period of rapid growth for a child, and the key concepts they develop in the Pre-K classroom directly correlate to their future academic success.

AISD offers Pre-K for 3- and 4-year-olds at schools throughout the city. Every Pre-K class is taught by a certified teacher who has been specially trained to work with young learners. The student/teacher ratio for Pre-K3 is 17:2 and the student/teacher ratio for Pre-K4 is 22:2.

Pre-K classes follow the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and use a research-based curriculum. Pre-K academic lessons are interwoven with purposeful play and social activities. Schedules vary from campus to campus, so check with your child's school for specifics.

Please visit the Pre-K3 or Pre-K4 websites to learn more about the programs and eligibility process.

For questions about Pre-K please ask Let’s Talk or call 512-414-PreK (7735).

Family Engagement

School relationships are the foundation of children’s success and well-being. Austin ISD is committed to providing a variety of parent and family engagement support services to family members of students. These services are part of the district’s vision and mission to provide a comprehensive, high-quality, engaging educational experience for all students.

• Facilitate and establish a welcoming school environment that is linked to strengthening family-to-family support 
• Establish a network of community resources
• Increase family participation in decision making
• Equip families with tools to enhance and extend learning
• Develop staff skills in evidence-based practices that support families in meeting their children’s learning benchmarks 
• Evaluate family engagement efforts and use evaluations for continuous improvement

Resources:

• Family Engagement Plan (PDF)
• TEA Early Childhood Education Family Resources
• E3 Alliance School Readiness Parent Guide – English
• E3 Alliance School Readiness Parent Guide – Spanish