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By Anne Drabicky At their final meeting of the school year, principals wearing flower leis celebrated student successes, heard from district leaders, discussed professional learning opportunities… and danced in a silent disco, competed in a scavenger hunt and donned accessories for a photo booth. The work—and the play—is part of the district’s focus on re: ensuring that staff have time…
TFS Live!
What is Tools for Success LIVE? Austin ISD's Tools for Success (TFS) is a series of virtual sessions held monthly throughout the school year. These sessions help district families and the broader community learn about Austin ISD services, programs, and community organizations. This year, an in-person component was added through Tools for Success LIVE.
2024 Budget / Presupuesto 2024
Austin ISD Budget Community Conversations The budgeting process is getting started! Join us to learn about priorities and plans for staffing and programs in the 2023-24 budget and how you can get involved in the budgeting process on your campus. FEBRUARY Virtual Wednesday, Feb. 22 12-1 pm (English) 6-7 pm (Spanish) Zoom Meeting: http://bit.ly/3iYOVBu Meeting ID: 489 192…
2024 Budget / Presupuesto 2024
Austin ISD Budget Community Conversations The budgeting process is getting started! Join us to learn about priorities and plans for staffing and programs in the 2023-24 budget and how you can get involved in the budgeting process on your campus. FEBRUARY In-person Wednesday, Feb. 8 6-7 pm Eastside ECHS (900 Thompson St., Austin, TX 78702) Virtual Wednesday, Feb. 22
Austin ISD to expand solar panel program with $15M federal grant (En español)
The U.S. The Department of Energy has selected Austin ISD as one of the first school districts in Texas to receive a federal grant from the Renew America’s Schools Grant program. How it started: The Department of Energy first announced that Austin ISD was a recipient in June 2023 and in May 2024, Austin ISD received the final confirmation of the awards.
$2,500 Scholarship Available for FAFSA Social Media Video Contest
It’s never been this exciting to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form before! Austin ISD, in partnership with the Austin Chamber of Commerce, invites our high school seniors to participate in the 2020-21 FAFSA Social Media Contest. The goal is to encourage FAFSA submissions and help students qualify for college scholarships. High school seniors who participate will…
To boost academic outcomes, elementary teachers getting additional planning period for first time (En español)
For the first time in Austin ISD, we are giving elementary teachers more collaborative planning and prep time, in what’s called grade level professional learning communities.
Family Empower Hour
Family Empower Hour: Austin Community College (ACC) and Student Accessibility Services (SAS) SAS staff assist students by identifying reasonable accommodations, establishing and coordinating accommodations, conducting one-on-one meetings in person, online, or by phone, providing access to Assistive Technology, offering disability-related problem-solving and advocacy, and providing information…
Family Empower Hour
Family Empower Hour: Austin Community College (ACC) and Student Accessibility Services (SAS) SAS staff assist students by identifying reasonable accommodations, establishing and coordinating accommodations, conducting one-on-one meetings in person, online, or by phone, providing access to Assistive Technology, offering disability-related problem-solving and advocacy, and providing information…
Crowdfunding
What is Crowdfunding? Online fundraising, also known as crowdfunding, is the practice of funding a project or idea by raising small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the Internet. Crowdfunding enables schools to use online platforms to generate funds to supplement local and district funds for school supplies, special projects, events and more within a relatively short…