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Trustees Name Paul Cruz Interim Superintendent
AUSTIN, Texas—Tonight, Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees named Dr. Paul Cruz, the district’s chief schools officer, as interim superintendent. The district’s governing board made the selection on the heels of yesterday’s announcement that Superintendent Meria Carstarphen will leave Austin to lead Atlanta Public Schools.
2017 Bond Open House–AISD Headquarters
Austin ISD is hosting a series of informational open houses to learn more about the 2017 Bond and how it could affect each campus. A districtwide open house will be 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, with presentations at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Interpretation is offered at the districtwide meeting in the following languages: American Sign Language, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese and…
AISD Announces Schools Frozen to Transfers for 2014-15
Tonight, the Austin Independent School District announced 29 schools will be frozen to transfers during the 2014-15 school year, while another 24 schools will be re-evaluated after priority transfers are approved.Each year, the district determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that exceed their capacities. Also, some schools…
AISD Announces Schools Frozen to Transfers for 2014-15
AUSTIN, Texas--Tonight, the Austin Independent School District announced 29 schools will be frozen to transfers during the 2014-15 school year, while another 24 schools will be re-evaluated after priority transfers are approved.Each year, the district determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that exceed their capacities. Also,…
Austin ISD celebrates Pride Week (En español)
Austin ISD Pride Week is a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all. Why it matters: Promoting an attitude of acceptance supports a positive environment where students can show up as their full selves and focus on learning. The details: This year's week-long celebration is March 18-23, 2024, which aligns with the…
Family Empower Hour
The ABCs of IEPs for Families New to Special Education This session welcomes new families to Special Education services and will cover the foundational components of a student's special education program including Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs), Goals, and Services. Spanish interpretation will be provided for all sessions. To request accommodations…
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Vocabulary Basics: An Overview on How We Grow Our Vocabulary...and Why it Matters Shaune Cotte, Vice President, Senior Director of Professional Development at Keys to Literacy In this webinar participants will learn about how students acquire words in their early developmental years, why it matters and what research tells us about how educators and parents can continue that growth as students…
Family Empower Hour
The ABCs of IEPs for Families New to Special Education This session welcomes new families to Special Education services and will cover the foundational components of a student's special education program including Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs), Goals, and Services. Spanish interpretation will be provided for all sessions. To request accommodations…
AISD Provides a Menu of Choices Found Nowhere Else in Austin
Selecting a school is one of the most important choices a family can make. Jan. 24–30 is National School Choice Week, and we want the world to know that AISD provides a menu of choices found nowhere else in Austin. AISD’s advanced academics prepare students for college and career, and our focus on the whole child gives students the skills necessary to succeed in life. As the largest…
Austin ISD is kicking off its Spring Pre-K Enrollment
Beginning April 10, Prekindergarten enrollment opens for Pre-K3, Pre-K4, and Kindergarten for eligible 3- and 4-year-old for the 2021-22 school year. Pre-K is the start of a bright future! 90% of brain development occurs in the first five years of life. Studies show that children who attend PreK are more likely to succeed in school, more likely to graduate, more…