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Special Education: Transition Course
Join VELA, Austin ISD Parent Engagement Support Office and Austin ISD Department of Special Education for a free interactive virtual four-session course to learn how to start planning for adulthood, how to get the most out of high school and connect to key resources to ensure that you can dream big with and for your child. This course is in English. Interpretation services available upon request…
Special Education 101 for PPCD Parents
Families of students in the Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities are invited to join us for a 3-part interactive series.Online and phone registration is available.All sessions are 8:30-10:30 a.m. Child care will not be provided.Session Topics include: Session 1 – Welcome to PPCD Session 2 – What is your IEP? Session 3 – How to establish a Collaborative Relationship Spanish-only…
AISD to Provide Transportation Districtwide for Garcia YMLA Students
As part of National School Choice Week, Austin ISD held a rally at Gus Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy to highlight choices available to the district's students. The Garcia YMLA drumline kicked off the event, followed by Superintendent Paul Cruz, who announced a change at the school.Beginning in the fall, AISD will offer transportation to any student within the district who attends the…
2024 Budget Community Conversations in Spanish
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. Austin ISD Budget Community Conversations - Schedule: January Virtual Wednesday, Jan. 11 12 p.m. - Spanish session 6 p.m. - English session Join Zoom Meeting http://bit.ly/3iYOVBu Meeting ID…
Elementary and Secondary Transition Supports
Transition planning in Texas legally starts before a student’s 14th birthday, but it is never too early to work on transition planning. Participating in career and technical education courses (CTE), completing transition assessments and participating job internships are important for student growth and understanding the workforce.
AISD Celebrates Bus Safety Oct. 20–24
The Austin Independent School District willjoin other school districts and transporting agencies throughout the nation in celebrating the importance of National School Bus Safety and Transportation Employees Appreciation Week Oct. 20–24.This year’s theme, “At my Stop, you Stop” reminds motorists to stop when a school bus has its red warning lights flashing for students to load and unload.
District releases draft budget reduction plan that safeguards, librarians, counselors, nurses, planning periods (En español)
Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura presented a three-year proposal to the Board of Trustees Nov. 22, outlining options to balance the budget. Now it’s the community’s turn to weigh in. Why it matters: District leaders must find $92 million to eliminate the budget deficit while keeping cuts farthest from the classroom and preserving the student experience. Of Note: Options…
Superintendent Speaks on SXSWedu Panel About Benefits, Importance of Dual Language
Superintendents: Learning a second language is a gift, cultures should be celebrated
Bryker Woods becomes first elementary IB school in Austin ISD (En español)
Before we dive in, have you ever heard of an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program Campus? I didn’t know much about it at first, but let me share what I’ve learned. An International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program campus is a school that focuses on helping young students grow into curious, creative, and thoughtful learners.
Inspire the Future Grant Program
Last Day to Apply! Austin Ed Fund is offering its Inspire the Future Grant Program to support AISD schools. This grant program encourages teacher-led collaborative projects that focus on innovative teaching strategies that enhance learning and support the wellbeing of students, staff, and families.