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55 AISD Schools Earn Academic Distinction Ratings
AUSTIN, Texas--The Austin Independent School District's students performed well under the state's new accountability system, with 110 schools meeting the standard and 55 schools earning academic distinctions, according to the Texas Education Agency's preliminary state accountability ratings released today.
U.S. Departments of Education and Justice Release Joint Guidance to Ensure English Learner Students Have Equal Access to High-Quality Education
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Justice (DOJ) today released joint guidance reminding states, school districts and schools of their obligations under federal law to ensure that English learner students have equal access to a high-quality education and the opportunity to achieve their full academic potential.
Board Adopts Facility Master Plan Framework
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees adopted the Facility Master Plan (FMP) framework to enable the district to establish a recurring facilities process to improve the district's academic performance and facilities utilization.The board will decide on the Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations (AAFRs) for school year 2012-2013 at its Dec. 12 regular board…
AISD Chief Financial Officer Invited to Testify Before the House Public Education Committee
Austin ISD Chief Financial Officer Nicole Conley was invited to testify before the House Public Education Committee on Feb. 28. Below is a transcript of her testimony.For more information about the district's legislative priorities this session, please visit austinisd.org/legislature.
More than 100 AISD Schools Earn No Place for Hate Designation in 2012-13
The Austin Independent School District is on its way to becoming the largest district in the state to earn the designation as a No Place for Hate district, a distinction that represents the district’s commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive and culturally proficient school environment.
Austin Forms District- Charter Collaboration Compact
Austin, TX— In an effort to better provide high-quality instruction and academic opportunities for all Austin-area students, Austin Independent School District and local charter school leaders have come together to form the Austin District-Charter Collaboration Compact. Austin Compact partners are committed to providing students – especially those with the highest needs – the best possible…
AISD Summer High School Registration Begins Online
Online registration for the Austin School District's 2011 Summer High School is underway, and will continue through May 20. This, and other information for families seeking summer programs, can be found at AISD’s website, https://www.austinisd.org/summer-school AISD Summer High School The AISD summer high school program will be held at:
Superintendent Recommends Facility Master Plan
Austin Independent School District Superintendent Meria Carstarphen unveiled the Administrative Recommendation for a Facility Master Plan (FMP) at the September 26 Regular Board Meeting. The FMP aligns with the district’s strategic plan goals to ensure academic success for all students and prepare them to graduate ready for college, career, and life in a globally competitive economy.