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…

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…

2017–18 Parent & Family Survey Now Available

The Austin ISD 2017–18 Parent & Family Survey is now available and is accepting responses online through March 2.Paper copies of the survey are available at each campus and online at the links below.Families are encouraged to participate so they can share input on district and campus performance.The survey includes questions about how well school staff and leadership communicate with parents…

Garcia YMLA Fifth-Grade Parent Info Night

Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy invites all parents and guardians of fifth-graders to come experience Garcia YMLA on Feb. 27!The evening will be filled with magnificent student performances, meeting student leaders and staff and learning more about YMLA's commitment to brotherhood, leadership and academic achievement.There will also be a Q&A session. We can't wait to see you there!

Nominations for Gifted and Talented and Parent Lecture Series

The district’s Department of Advanced Academic Services is pleased to announce that nominations for gifted and talented elementary-level students are being accepted and will continue through the end of January. Interested parents and guardians should contact their school’s GT Advocate for campus deadline and assistance with completing the nomination process.Campus GT Advocates are listed at http…

Parents, staff back in-person school and teacher support, survey finds

Family and staff showed clear support for in-person learning and teacher support in our latest survey on how to spend federal COVID relief funds.

Elem. Parent Conference - Secondary Staff Development

Board approves Special Education final negotiated order from TEA (En español)

Dear Austin ISD Community,  Last night, by a vote of 8-1, our board approved the final, negotiated order from TEA regarding the oversight of Special Education in Austin ISD.

Dyslexia Services

Risk Factors and Characteristics of Dyslexia Dyslexia is a brain-based learning disability that makes learning to read, write, and/or spell difficult despite adequate instruction and intelligence.

AISD Announces Elementary, Middle and High School Teachers of the Year During Surprise Visits

Superintendent Paul Cruz surprised three teachers in their classrooms today to announce their selection as Austin ISD's 2015 Teachers of the Year for elementary, middle and high school.Being selected as a Teacher of the Year is one of the highest honors bestowed on AISD teachers.