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The Thank A Million Teachers Program Comes to Austin
On Thursday, January 16, 2014, Austin ISD launched the Thank A Million Teachers program at Anderson High School as a national initiative led by Farmers Insurance to thank every teacher in the country. Principal Donna Houser opened the Thank A Million Teachers event and welcomed two representatives from Farmers Insurance Randy Rice, the Manager of National Education Programs and Jim Swope, Head of…
Clifton Career Development Center to Host Disability Mentoring Day - October 19th
Renee Borders, a Hospitality Practicum II teacher at Clifton Career Development School and a transition specialist, will host the annual Disabilities Mentoring Day (DMD) on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. DMD is a program that allows students with disabilities to “shadow” local professionals in their workplaces.
Austin ISD Invites Community to Give Input on Developing Facility Master Plan
Austin ISD needs the public's input as it continues to update its Facility Master Plan. During upcoming meetings, AISD will present the Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee's FMP update and receive feedback from the public. Each meeting will focus on a different vertical team. However, anyone can attend any meeting.
AISD Will Accept Transfer Requests Jan. 4–29
AISD will accept transfer requests for the 2016-17 school year from Jan. 4–29.Families may request a sibling*, tracking*, majority-to-minority*, or general transfers during this time. Priority transfers will be processed first, followed by general transfers.Beginning with the 2016-17 school year, majority-to-minority transfers will be based on available space.Deadlines and requirements for magnet…
AISD Will Accept Transfer Requests Jan. 4–29
AISD will accept transfer requests for the 2016-17 school year from Jan. 4–29.Families may request a sibling*, tracking*, majority-to-minority*, or general transfers during this time. Priority transfers will be processed first, followed by general transfers.Beginning with the 2016-17 school year, majority-to-minority transfers will be based on available space.
Student Teaching Program
Austin ISD Clinical Teaching At Austin ISD, we’re committed to providing aspiring educators with hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment. Work alongside experienced Cooperating Teachers who will guide you as you develop your skills, while embracing our district's values of equity, innovation, and collaboration. Take the next step in your clinical teaching journey with AISD!
AISD Board of Trustees Elects New Officers
Austin, TX—Tonight, Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees elected Vincent Torres as board president. Torres, who represents Northwest Austin in District 4, served as vice president since 2007. He replaces outgoing President Mark Williams.Trustees also elected Gina Hinojosa, a newly elected at-large trustee, as vice-president and Jayme Mathias, a newly elected trustee who represents East Austin in…
Media Advisory: AISD Hosts Back-to-School Bash and Safety Fair
AUSTIN, TX—Austin ISD is helping families prepare for the 2014-15 school year at the Back-to-School Bash and Safety Fair.What: AISD’s Back-to-School Bash will provide families information about district programs and community services to help prepare students for a new school year.When: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 16
AISD Celebrates Youth Art Month - March 23 to April 16
AISD will celebrate Youth Art Month from March 23 to April 16, by displaying more than 1,500 works of art by students from 111 elementary, middle and high schools at One Congress Plaza, 111 Congress Ave. The gallery will be on display from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Thomas Properties Group, an AISD Art Program sponsor, has generously donated…
Nation's Report Card: Comparison of 21 Districts Shows AISD Among Best in Nation
AISD students continue to outperform their peers in large urban school districts on the Nation's Report Card, ranking among the top in both math and reading.