What:  Austin ISD, Austin Council of PTAs and Austin Partners in Education will host “Fantastico,” an event to celebrate families and community engagement.  The event is an opportunity to honor volunteers, parent leaders and community partners who give their time, talent, and energy to strengthen Austin ISD schools.

AISD, along with Austin Council of PTAs and Austin Partners in Education, want to recognize some of our many outstanding campus mentors, campus volunteers, PTAs, campus partners and more.

Austin ISD Board President Geronimo Rodriguez will be the keynote speaker. 

The celebration will announce winners of:
•    PTA of the Year
•    Austin Partner in Education Coordinator of the Year
•    Campus Volunteers of the Year
•    Campus Mentors of the Year
•    Campus Parent Ambassadors of the Year
•    Campus Partners of the Year
 
When:  5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15.
Where: For the City Center, 500 E. St Johns Ave.
 
Austin Council of PTAs
Austin Council of PTAs is a membership organization made up of PTA Presidents, Principals, and ACPTA Delegates at schools within the Austin ISD area. The Ausitn Council of PTAs have general membership meetings and provide trainings, workshops, board orientations, and many opportunities to connect with other PTA leaders, the district, and the community in Austin.
 
Austin Partners in Education
Austin Partners in Education focuses on Austin ISD’s schools located in under-resourced communities and serving predominantly economically disadvantaged students, APIE delivers innovative, volunteer-driven academic and mentoring programs. APIE’s 1,550 volunteers work with students at pivotal junctures in their education, providing a vital extension of academic and social/emotional support to students.