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New Video Demonstrates AISD's Commitment to Differentiated Instruction
This summer, departments from across the district collaborated to offer a Differentiation Institute for teachers in AISD. More than 200 teachers gathered at Bowie High School this summer to attend sessions that explained how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students. During the institute, teachers selected six sessions from over 80 presentation options, which were led…
Media Advisory: 17 Student Filmmakers to Showcase Work During SXSWedu
AISD hosts a special SXSWedu premiere of “AISD: The Pride and Promise of Austin,” stories from students about how they are supported, challenged and encouraged to succeed.What: Seventeen student filmmakers, each with a unique perspective, capture the richness and diversity of life in the district’s high schools.
Head Start Policy Council
The Head Start Pre-K3 Policy Council is a parent and community lead advisory board that provides guidance to the AISD Head Start Pre-K3 programs regarding:
Looking to the Future: AISD to Host Strategic Plan Listening Session
Austin ISD students, staff and community members are invited to participate in a virtual listening session focused on the district's 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, hosted by the District and our partner Studer Education, with Board of Trustees present. The listening session will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 7 and will be streamed on the district's Facebook page and on AISD.TV. A recording of…
Pillow Elementary School Collects More Than 8,000 Books for Summer Readers
Pillow Elementary School collected more than 8,000 books with the help of staff and community to be redistributed to students for summer reading.A group of teachers at Pillow set a goal of collecting at least 10 books per student for the 565 students signed up for the school’s summer reading program, making their goal to raise 6,000 books.With the help of neighborhood listserves, school flyers, a…
AISD Celebrates Youth Art Month
In celebration of Youth Art Month, student artists will have their masterpieces on display at schools throughout the district during March. Brentwood Elementary School kicks things off with an Encore Night on March 8, highlighting special programs in art, music, P.E. and more. The event will include an art walk featuring student art from all grade levels, interactive activities and a…
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Houston Elementary School
We have a free COVID-19 vaccine opportunity available for our AISD Community, all family members included, 5 years of age and older. Booster shots are available at this clinic. If you got Pfizer, you're 12 or older and it’s been five months since your second shot, it’s time for a booster. Learn more about boosters at the CDC's website. This opportunity is being hosted by Travis County Vaccine…
Bond Steering Committee (BSC)
(El español está disponible abajo) Join us for the Bond Steering Committees (BSC) regular meeting on Wednesday, March 30 from 6:00 –8:00 p.m. The purpose of the Bond Steering Committee (BSC) is to utilize the district’s long-range plans, bond capacity, and other relevant information, to develop and prioritize a potential bond package for the November 8, 2022 election.
Program Outreach Events
How do we engage the business community? To increase awareness of current contracting opportunities, the District takes the following steps:
Family Resource Center Showcase
Join us Thursday, Feb. 27 from 6:30–8 p.m. at Dobie MS Family Resource Center, 1200 E Rundberg Ln., to see how the Family Resource Centers are supporting academic excellence in AISD! Starting at Webb Middle School in 2007, Austin Voices for Education and Youth has partnered with AISD and community partners to develop eight campus-based Family Resource Centers that support thousands of…