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Community conversations provide feedback on possible tax rate election (En español)
Austin ISD families, staff and community members provided feedback this week on a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election ahead of a possible vote to put the issue on the November 2024 ballot.
The JOY of Teaching: Special Education Teacher Ali DeVeny (En español)
Her story in 4 answers. What sparked your love for Special Education? When I was a kid in the 1980’s Special Education was a place, not a service. In my case, it was a place near the boiler room. I have a learning disability, and I am deaf in one ear. So, by second grade, I knew great teachers had magic and I knew I wanted to be a teacher. I wanted everyone to feel special. If Special…
AISD's 'Two-Way' Dual Language Schools Expand to Six
The Austin School District has expanded — from four to six — the number of elementary schools that will offer its “Two-Way” Dual Language program beginning in Fall 2011. Sunset Valley and Travis Heights elementary schools will join Becker, Ridgetop, Perez, and Wooten elementaries in offering the program for students in Pre-Kindergarten through first grade.
Ortega Elementary School’s Magical Approach to Attendance (En Español)
For the past four years, Sandy Castro—affectionately known as the "Attendance Fairy" at Ortega Elementary School—has worked her magic to inspire students to come to school. Dressed in her whimsical costume, complete with fairy wings, Sandy has become a beloved figure on campus, transforming attendance from a requirement into a reason to celebrate.
Austin ISD prepared for Omicron, ready to start school on Wednesday (En Español)
With Austin ISD resuming classes as scheduled after the Winter Break, staff and families can help prevent the spread of the Omicron variant by getting boosted this week, getting tested at one of our 11 hubs beginning Monday, Jan. 3, and by double-layering masks that fit well on Wednesday when classrooms re-open.
Austin Pride Parade
Austin Pride Parade Saturday, August 10 Shuttle departs at 6:15 p.m. Parade begins at 8 p.m. Staff, students and their families are invited to represent Austin ISD in the annual Austin Pride Parade on Saturday, Aug. 10. We are #AISDproud to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families and to highlight our commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for…
Austin ISD Staff to Call Families Directly Ahead of First Day of School
Families should expect a call from campus within the week Austin ISD families will receive calls from campus staff within the next week to gather individual information and student needs for the first day of school Sept. 8. The individualized conversations will include discussions on technology needs and general information on the upcoming school year. The discussions are essential for Austin…
2024 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. 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…
Austin ISD Hosts College Prep Week (En Español)
It's never too early to start thinking about college. That's why Austin ISD will be hosting Go Get It Week starting Monday, Oct. 18, where campuses will engage elementary, middle, and high school students about college awareness. During the week, students will participate in an array of activities while in their first period or advisory periods. There will be activities every day for Go Get It…
Summer Vision 2020: Edition 8, July 30 / Visión del Verano de 2020: Edición 8, 30 de julio
(El español está disponible abajo) Need to Know: How we’re supporting teachers The summer has been a time of tremendous growth and learning as we prepare to welcome students back to learning environments in August. The technology, academics and professional learning teams have worked continuously to build resources and supports for our teachers and students.