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Sparks of Joy in Austin ISD: Highlighting Parent Support Specialist Frutoso Robledo (En español)
The Spanish word for door is PUERTA and it sounds, to me, very similar to the English word for PORTAL! Try saying it - puerta, portal, puerta, portal! And the door - la puerta - to Frutoso Robledo’s room IS like a portal into a new world. Frutoso Robledo is the Parent Support person at Houston Elementary. His door is not only gorgeous (he decorates according to the season 🙂) - it’s also a…
Texas Legislature 101 Information Session
Join us Tues., Jan. 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom for our Texas Legislature 101 Information Session. This event is the third and final in a series that will educate families about how their tax dollars work for students and provide the tools to engage through every step of the process—from your local school’s budget to the Texas legislature. This event will focus on how exactly the legislative…
Alternative Learning Center Rebuild
Alternative Learning Center Rebuild The Alternative Learning Center (ALC) is a school community built on second chances—and a deeply rooted belief that every student desires and deserves to achieve their greatest potential. Students attend the ALC for a variety of reasons, including social and discipline challenges at their home schools as well as community-based incidents. The ALC is currently…
Preparing for Life After Graduation: A Guest Lecture Series
Preparing for Life After Graduation: A Guest Lecture Series in collaboration with Texas State University Office of Disability Services held at Travis High School, 1211 E. Oltorf. Thursday, Nov. 1, 9:30-11 a.m. "Teaching Your Child to be a Decision Maker with Self-Determination"Spanish interpretation available. Childcare not provided.
Texas Tribune Analysis: Schools Changing, and Not How You Might Think
Republished with permission from the Texas Tribune. Original article.by Ross Ramsey, The Texas TribuneJuly 15, 2015Whatever you might say about the state of public education in Texas today, this is not the same school system Texas was operating in the mid-1990s.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Austin Chamber Helps AISD Seniors Maximize Funds for College
Austin ISD seniors can get help applying for college funding at several upcoming events hosted by the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce.
Senior Success: Travis ECHS’ Karomi Conteras (En español)
Travis Early College High School Senior Karomi Contreras is headed to the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin this fall to major in international business. She also landed a summer internship with Austin FC, where she’ll get hands-on experience in the world of sports.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Saturday, April 26, 2025 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Toney Burger Athletic Center, 3200 Jones Rd, Austin, TX 78745
Accessibility Notice
Austin ISD Internet Accessibility Requirements The Austin Independent School District is committed to ensuring that its website is accessible to people with disabilities. All the pages on our website will meet W3C WAI's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1/2.0, Level AA conformance. Any issues should be reported to webmaster@austinisd.org.
Inspire the Future Grant Program Info Session #3
Applications are open for the Austin Ed Fund Inspire the Future Grant! This grant supports Austin ISD students, staff, and families, and centers on educator-led, collaborative projects that focus on strategies that enhance learning opportunities in schools. Learn more about how to develop your own project proposal at this information session on Wednesday, May 21, at Austin ISD Central Office.