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AISD Launches Innovative English Language Learning and Integration Program for Spanish-Speaking Parents
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District and the Mexicans and Americans Thinking Together (MATT) Foundation plan to enroll 1,750 Spanish-speaking parents to the Maestro en casa (“teacher at home”) English-language immersion and immigrant integration program this school semester. The home study, life skills program is aimed at helping AISD parents with basic English language vocabulary and…
TEA Grants Training
The TEA Department of Contracts, Grants and Financial Administration hosts a free statewide training 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center.This training is open to all school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, education service centers and any other entities that receive federal education grants from TEA.Education consultants who assist schools with federal grant…
Best of the Best: Superintendent Surprises AISD 2018 Teachers of the Year
Superintendent Paul Cruz surprised four teachers in their classrooms yesterday to announce their selection as Austin ISD's 2018 Teachers of the Year for elementary and secondary schools. Being selected as a Teacher of the Year is one of the highest honors the district bestows on AISD teachers. "I am so proud of these exceptional teachers and the passion they bring to teaching," said…
Religion in Schools
Religion in Schools Every year, tens of thousands of parents from diverse backgrounds entrust the education and well-being of their children to the Austin Independent School District. For this reason, everyone involved in the education of children—teachers, students, administrators, staff, parents and the community—needs to understand the role of religion in public schools. That role…
2024 Summer Theatre Series
Austin ISD Presents The 2024 Summer Theatre Series The Twelve Huntsmen By Brian Daniel Oglesby July 13, 2:00 PM (Spanish Translation), 7:00 PM Shrek the Musical Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Music by Jeanine Tesory
2024 Summer Theatre Series
Austin ISD Presents The 2024 Summer Theatre Series The Twelve Huntsmen By Brian Daniel Oglesby July 13, 2:00 PM (Spanish Translation), 7:00 PM Shrek the Musical Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Music by Jeanine Tesory
Hispanic Heritage Month profile: Montserrat Garibay (en Español)
This is the second in a monthlong profile series spotlighting Hispanic heroes and path breakers who have influenced Austin ISD in some way By Paul Stinson As Austin ISD continues its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we profile Montserrat Garibay, a bilingual pre-K teacher turned education, immigration, and labor rights activist.
Required Notices
Public Notice to Apply for Federal Funds Texas Education Agency (TEA) General Provisions and Assurances, Section GG, General Education Provisions Act (GEPA), as Amended, Applicable to All Federal Programs Funded or Administered through or by the US Department of Education, states the general application submitted by a local educational Agency (LEA) shall set forth these assurances:
An Important Message From Superintendent Elizalde / Un mensaje importante del Superintendente Elizalde
Dear Austin ISD Community, As we prepare to provide parents the option of face-to-face instruction on Monday, October 5, I first want to thank everyone for a successful virtual launch of the 2020-21 school year. Even though virtual instruction has challenges, our community has gone above and beyond in providing instruction and support for our students.
Vaccine Clinic - Lively Middle School
We have a free COVID-19 (Pfizer) vaccine opportunity available for our AISD Community, all family members included, 12 years of age and older. This opportunity is being hosted by VAX Together Austin and Walgreens. Appointment preferred, walk-ins welcome.