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How Austin ISD will handle e-cigarette education this year (En español)
Students will undergo an anti-vaping course if they’re found with an nicotine/tobacco e-cigarette on campus, in alignment with Austin ISD’s District of Innovation Plan. Why it matters: These resources will help keep students at their home campus while getting additional wellness education to understand the harm of nicotine e-cigarettes. How it works: On the first offense and…
TEA Updates
Austin ISD completes TEA Agreed Order, released from state oversight After nearly three years of intensive efforts to transform our special education services, Austin ISD has successfully completed all required actions under our Special Education Agreed Order with the Texas Education Agency and has been formally released from state oversight.
AISD to Operate on Two-Hour Delay Wednesday, Jan. 17
To ensure the safety of all students, families and staff, all Austin ISD classes, activities and operations--including all bus routes--are delayed two hours tomorrow, Jan. 17. The district will continue to monitor the lingering weather effects and receive updates from the National Weather Service. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the district's website or follow us on…
School for Young Men Parent Meeting
Where: Lanier High School Cafeteria, 1201 Payton Gin Rd.What: The district is considering a potential design to create a district-wide, college and career preparatory academy that develops a community of leadership- and character-centered young men. This is one of the preliminary, potential 2013-14 Annual Academic and Facility Recommendations. There will be a brief presentation of the…
Five Austin ISD Teachers Receive Surprise Visit and Classroom Supplies
Five deserving Austin Independent School District teachers received a surprise visit on October 4 from OfficeMax and their school principals where they were awarded $1,000 worth of much-needed classroom supplies as part of the retailer’s A Day Made Better national event. One day each year, the nationwide program honors 1,000 teachers for their extraordinary efforts in the classroom. Teachers were…
All Austin ISD classes are canceled tomorrow, Dec. 8
To ensure the safety of all students and staff, all Austin ISD classes are canceled tomorrow, Dec. 8.The National Weather Service predicts that freezing temperatures will remain in the area through 9 a.m. There is also the expectation of the formation of black ice on some roads tonight and during the morning commute.Because of this, a two-hour delay would not be enough time to safely…
Autism Learning 3-Part Series with VELA (English Session)
3-Part Autism Learning Series with VELA It can feel so confusing and isolating. Join VELA - an organization that empowers parents of children with disabilities to become their child's greatest advocates through hands-on courses, support and community building - and other families, for this 3-part interactive virtual series to learn how to become your child's greatest advocate. Join to gain…
Parenting with Love and Logic Mini Workshop
The Austin Independent School District’s Parent Support Office will be offering a free one-night workshop focused on “Parenting with Love and Logic" Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Allan Elementary School, 4900 Gonzales. The event will provide parents with simple and practical techniques to effectively handle challenging child behaviors. The workshop is offered in English and Spanish.
District Welcomes Parent Feedback on STAAR
This spring, the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End-of-Course (EOC) assessments are replacing the four exit-level TAKS (Texas Assessments of Knowledge and Skills) exams as the state-mandated assessments that a student must pass in order to graduate.
Parents Needed for Committee to Select a Partner to Lead EMHS School Improvement Plan
AISD will host an information meeting this Friday for all parents in the Eastside Memorial High School Vertical Team who are interested in serving on a special committee to help the district choose a partner to lead the school improvement plan for Eastside Memorial High School.