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Disability Mentoring Day
Who: Reene Borders, CTED teacher at Clifton CDS, AISDWhen: Wednesday, October 19, 2011What: Eighteen students from Clifton CDS will be job shadowing people in local businesses and attend a receptionin their honor.
Dual Language Community Conversation With Cheryl Urow
Help build a bilingual community in Austin ISD by connecting with parents and AISD at Webb Middle School.This conversation, moderated by national expert Cheryl Urow, will focus on ways to advocate for and support bilingualism, the latest research and best practices in the bilingual field, and the opportunities available in AISD's dual language programs. A light meal and children's activities…
English Language Learners Advisory Council Meeting
The Austin ISD English Langauge Learners Advisory Council (ELLAC) serves to educate, advise, and influence district administration, parents, and the Board of Trustees through the knowledge and understanding of the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs).Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month during the school year at Sanchez Elementary School, 73 San Marcos Street.Austin, TX…
English Language Learners Advisory Council Meeting
The Austin ISD English Langauge Learners Advisory Council (ELLAC) serves to educate, advise, and influence district administration, parents, and the Board of Trustees through the knowledge and understanding of the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs).Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month during the school year at Sanchez Elementary School, 73 San Marcos Street.Childcare…
AISD Students Achieve Gains in Four Subject Areas on Preliminary 2013 STAAR Grades 3-8 Results
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District students achieved gains in reading, mathematics, science and social studies, according to The Texas Education Agency’s preliminary results of the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) released last week.
Statement from Superintendent Paul Cruz: Trustee Saldaña Announcement
Statement by Superintendent Paul Cruz"I thank Trustee Saldaña for his service and commitment to the students and families in the Austin Independent School District.Trustee Saldaña approached his position with passion and enthusiasm and with the perspective as a parent and a life-long Austinite. His efforts included leading the charge to establish a Historically Underutilized Business program and…
What qualities would you like to see in the next superintendent? Online survey ends 6/19
AISD and the board of trustees are committed to a transparent process that encourages feedback from everyone in the community. The district is currently seeking input on qualities the community would like to see in the next superintendent. Online Survey AISD and the board of trustees are committed to a transparent process that encourages feedback from everyone in the community. The…
Travis Heights Hosts Press Conference on In-District Charter Application
Austin, TX—Travis Heights Elementary School, 2010 Alameda Drive, will host a press conference on at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 to discuss the school’s decision to submit an application to become the first campus-based, in-district charter in the district’s history. If accepted, the change could alter the landscape of public education in Austin.
Students, Teachers Get Warm Welcome from Superintendent on First Day
As they exited their buses in front of their new school, students at Sanchéz Elementary were eager and excited to explore their modernized campus, but might not have expected a welcome from their superintendent. “I’m so excited. This is so great, there’s nothing like looking in the eyes of our kids and our staff,” said Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde. “If you look at our staff members you…
Third Base After-School Care Program
The Austin ISD 3rd Base After-School Program is a tuition-based, licensed childcare operation that currently services 25 elementary campuses within the district. This campus based program will allow a seamless transition from the classroom to after-school care for students in grades PK4 - 5th. The intent of the program is to provide a safe environment that enhances the student experience through…