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Learn about IDEA in-district charter, north central overcrowding and approved proposals for 2012-13
In December, the AISD Board of Trustees approved six Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations, including expanding dual language immersion programs, addressing overcrowding in north central elementary schools and creating, an in-district charter to strengthen graduation pathways and
Board Discusses Preliminary Facility Master Plan Scenarios
As a part of the Austin Independent School District’s on-going Facilities Master Plan (FMP) process, the Superintendent on Monday discussed several preliminary scenarios to the Board of Trustees, based on their previous requests, as well as feedback from parents and community members through numerous community meetings. The scenarios she discussed with potential implementation in the 2012-13…
Tools for Success
TELPAS Test Information for Families (English Session) This session will go over key information on the TELPAS test that your student, as an emergent bilingual, will be taking and will show you how to help and encourage your student to improve their English language and be successful. Register here: bit.ly/TFSMar20S1
Students, Volunteers Shine at Latino Academic Achievement Awards
Austin ISD saluted high achievers and dedicated volunteers at the Latino Academic Achievement Awards on May 6 at the AISD Performing Arts Center.In addition to showcasing the academic excellence of Latino students from throughout the district, the ceremony honored community leaders in a trio of categories.Mona Gonzales took home the Community Service Award for her founding and leadership of…
Austin ISD Staff Invited to Submit Interest Survey for Free Spanish Language Course
Austin ISD staff can take free Spanish language classes to better serve and build relationships with our Spanish-speaking students and community. The optional classes will be taught by Austin ISD Spanish language teachers and will focus on learning conversational Spanish in an education and relationship-building context. Classes will meet virtually at least once per week between one and…
Superintendent Delivers Annual State of the District Address
Joined by community and elected leaders, students and staff at the Inspire the Future luncheon, Superintendent Paul Cruz today delivered his annual State of the District address.The annual event brings together key district supporters at the AISD Performing Arts Center, and raises money for the nonprofit Austin Ed Fund."The state of the district is strong, and I am proud to serve as…
Oak Hill Presents School’s First Ballet Folklorico
Oak Hill Elementary School students will perform the school’s first-ever Ballet Folklorico for the student body as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at 2 p.m. Monday, May 5.The event will feature 20 students—boys and girls from various grades—performing traditional Mexican folk dances to music. Reflecting the culture of Mexico, girls will wear colorful lace skirts and blouses. Boys will wear…
Educators aim to accurately depict Native American issues, history
Elizabeth Close is teaching her Anderson High School Ethnic Studies students about Native American issues this November, but is hoping to go beyond the narrative of what they’ve always learned. In her class, they’re discussing issues such as the Keystone pipeline, Standing Rock, the Oglala protests, missing indigenous people within the U.S. and Canada and more.
AISD Foreign Language Students Perform Well on National Exams
More than 1,300 students across the Austin Independent School District recently opted to undergo the national foreign language exams in French, German, Latin and Spanish—335 of which received highest honors for their scores.
‘Maestro en Casa’ celebrates its 1000th graduate (En Español)
During an evening full of excitement and pride, Austin ISD proudly celebrated its 1,000th Maestro en Casa graduate since the program’s inception in 2015. Participants attend classes at their students' schools to learn English, manage common scenarios, and grasp key vocabularies in areas like housing, health, finance, work, education, and citizenship. Why it matters: Graduates of…