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A message from Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde / Un mensaje de la superintendente Stephanie S. Elizalde
Dear Team Austin ISD, As we near the end of the year, I am reflecting on all the successes we’ve achieved during what has been the hardest school year for many of us. We have stood up for what is right for our kiddos, and stayed focused on improving academics across the district.
Austin ISD’s Dyslexia Conference 2022
Hosted by Austin ISD—Conference Starts on Friday, October 28 AISD’s free annual dyslexia conference brings together researchers, parents, dyslexia therapists, teachers, related service providers, advocates, and other professionals to build understanding and application of improved support and services for students with dyslexia. This year’s conference will be virtual, on demand, and as always…
Salute 2021 Celebration
Salute is AISD’s annual awards gala, co-hosted by the district and Austin Partners in Education (APIE). This event is an opportunity to recognize some of AISD’s outstanding team members and volunteers for their continued dedication to student excellence and achievement in our schools. During Salute, AISD recognizes teachers of the year and teachers of promise from each campus, as well as…
An Update on Special Education (En español)
An Update on Special Education
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement and considered one of the two holiest days in the Jewish calendar, along with Rosh Hashanah. Jewish families may observe Yom Kippur by fasting for a full day from sundown to sundown, refraining from work, and attending synagogue services. Source: Blakemore, E. (2021, September 14). Why Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish year. History.
Transportation Policy
Transportation Mission The mission of AISD Transportation is to provide safe, reliable and professional transportation service for our students in an efficient and effective manner according to the parameters set forth by the District’s policy, and in adherence to applicable State and Federal Laws. Eligible Student Riders Students are eligible for transportation route service if the following…
Thank you / ¡Gracias!
Nov. 9, 2022 Dear Austin ISD Community, This is a new day for our district because last night Austin voters passed the largest school bond package ever approved in Central Texas. I want to personally thank all of you for helping us provide a brighter future for our students and educators.
Ann Richards Marching Stars Make Return At Macy’s Day Parade
Wind chills and blistering cold filled the streets of New York City during one of the biggest parades of the year, The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, where the Ann Richards School Marching Stars Band participated after missing last year due to COVID-19. "This year was a triumphant return to what we love most about our band family, which is being together and sharing these special moments as a…
Special Education-old
Welcome - Test Austin ISD is committed to providing quality services for all students. Special education refers to instruction that is specially designed to meet each student's needs throughout the school day. All students are general education students first, and the provision of special education and related services, or Section 504 accommodations and supplementary aids and services, are…
Austin ISD to serve free, healthy meals to local children this summer
This summer, Austin ISD will provide free, healthy meals to all children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition program administered in the Lone Star State by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). For the children who rely on school meals during the academic year, these…