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Get Involved We love our volunteers! Our staff members couldn’t do it without our community’s support. You can make a difference. Go through the Austin Partners in Education website first to start the process! Are you a Mandarin speaker? Our programs often need bilingual volunteers to help run our cultural events or outreach programs. We would love for your support!
Restorative Practices
Overview Recognizing the importance of building strong relationships and supportive environments, Austin ISD is committed to creating campuses where students, families, and staff feel valued, trusted, and empowered. As part of this commitment, the district is developing a districtwide Restorative Practices Model aimed at promoting a positive, collaborative school and strengthening relationships…
Advocacy Advisory Committee (AAC) Meeting
This meeting is virtual. Meetings are open to all interested persons please see the Communications and Visitor Guidelines on the Advisory Bodies page. The purpose of the Advocacy Advisory Committee is to assist the district in advancing its legislative priorities at the local, state and federal level. The Committee’s advocacy shall be in alignment with the district’s priorities, as adopted by…
Superintendent Search Virtual Listening Sessions
(El español está disponible abajo) Austin ISD students, staff and community members are invited to participate in one of two virtual listening sessions: Wednesday, May 27, 6 p.m. (Spanish with English interpretation) Thursday, May 28, 7 p.m. (English with Spanish interpretation) Individuals interested in providing comments can participate in two ways. Please note that anyone wishing to…
Austin ISD Offers Free Meals to All Children During Summer
Children need nutritious meals to learn, grow and thrive—even when school is not in session. Through the Summer Food Service Program, Austin ISD will continue to serve free breakfast and lunch to local youth ages 18 and younger, regardless of economic status or whether the child attends AISD. And new this year, Capital Metro is offering free bus rides to all K–12 students, giving children a…
Board Approves Partner to Develop Affordable Housing on Coy Facility (En Español)
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved NRP group as the partner who will develop affordable housing at the Anita Ferrales Coy Facility. Why it matters: Repurposing underutilized district sites for affordable housing:
New Southwest Elementary School Community Meeting
You're invited! Please join us for a special community gathering for the New Southwest Elementary School. Come hear more about the school vision, project details and meet the team.
Thank You, AISD
Dear AISD Community: Today, I formally accepted the position of superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools. I will work with the AISD Board of Trustees on a successful transition plan.As I leave Austin, I feel assured knowing that AISD will remain in the good hands of our extraordinary educators, leaders and community—from our Board of Trustees and our front-line service providers to our civic…
Trustees to vote on two Fridays off/ La mesa directiva tendran una votacion para darles dos viernes libres
After receiving feedback from more than 20,000 parents, students, teachers and staff – and to offer some measure of stress relief during the pandemic – Austin ISD administration is proposing to close schools on two Fridays this spring. The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will consider this change to the official school calendar at their meeting on Thursday evening.
Austin ISD to Consider Two Partners for Mendez Middle School
Tonight, the Mendez Middle School community heard proposals from two community partners that want to partner with the school to provide opportunities to improve student performance.The two proposals came from Austin Voices for Education and Youth partnered with Talent Development Secondary and Communities in Schools of Central Texas partnered with University of Texas at Tyler’s Texas STEM…