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New COVID-19 testing method allows for safer classrooms
Austin ISD could test more students for COVID-19 via a new method where students from the same class put their swabs into one testing vial. Why it matters: This new approach — called pooled testing — could allow Austin ISD to target campuses where students are testing positive more frequently and help slow the spread.
AISD Launches New Teaching Tool For High School Students
Austin ISD is pleased to announce a partnership with Edgenuity to provide an innovative and engaging way for high school students to prepare for college, career and life. A leader in “blended learning,” Edgenuity uses a combination of animations, simulations, direct instruction and other activities to support learning and to help students prepare for the PSAT/SAT, ACT and TSI tests. …
Austin ISD Launches Energy Leadership Program at 130 Campus Buildings Focused on Energy and Water Conservation
Sustainability efforts are expected to reduce energy and water utility costs by 15 percent across the district. Austin ISD has launched an Energy Leadership Program across the district, which could reduce energy and water utility costs of 15 percent.
District to reduce $92 million budget deficit with three-year plan (En español)
As the Joint Community Budget Committee wraps up, district officials are evaluating options to cut the $92 million budget deficit over three years.
Elementary and Secondary Transition Supports
Transition planning in Texas legally starts before a student’s 14th birthday, but it is never too early to work on transition planning. Participating in career and technical education courses (CTE), completing transition assessments and participating job internships are important for student growth and understanding the workforce.
Systems Status
If you are experiencing an outage Check the Status Board on AISD Help (portal login required) Tech Support for the Austin ISD Community For technology support issues and questions related to account access, devices, software, and network, please use our new AISD Help tile in the AISD portal.
2020 Census
The U.S. Census Bureau has changed the deadline to complete 2020 Census forms to September 30, 2020. The Census Bureau is currently following up on non-responses.
Tools for Success / Herramientas para el éxito
Austin ISD Parent Portal (English session) This session will provide families with information about the Austin ISD Portal and how parents can use this tool to support their students' education and progress. Register Here
School Psychologists Appreciation Week
The week of November 11-15 marks National School Psychology Week (NSPW). This week celebrates the contributions of school psychologists and the important role they play in schools and communities.
MEDIA ADVISORY Neon is Back: Tips for Student Safety
As AISD returns to class next week, about 22,000 students will be riding AISD buses each day to and from school.