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News Media Access to Schools Limited During STAAR and TAKS Examination Periods
AUSTIN, TX--Students in the Austin Independent School District are scheduled to take state exams, including the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness and theTexas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, during April and May.To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, the news media's access to AISD campuses will be limited during the weeks of:
Anderson, Austin and Lanier Students Earn College Funding
Nine former AISD students were awarded the 2015 Neal Kocurek Scholarship from the St. David’s Foundation. The student’s receive $7,500 a semester, up to a total of $60,000, to go toward their undergraduate, graduate and doctorate studies.The following selected recipients are:Anderson High School
Kiker Teacher One of Six Central Texas Teachers Named Finalists for 2018 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Kiker Elementary School teacher Jewellyn Forrest has been named a finalist for the 2018 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.H-E-B’s Excellence in Education is the largest monetary awards program for educators in Texas, and among the largest in the nation. The educators learned they were finalists this week, when H-E-B representatives visited their classrooms and schools with balloons,…
Austin ISD Seeks Input on 2015–20 Strategic Plan
This fall, the Austin ISD community will work together to develop a strategic plan for 2015–20. Strategic planning will help AISD focus its energy, ensure that the district and its community partners are working toward the same goals, and assess and adjust the district’s direction in response to a changing environment. The plan will help guide the district from where it is now to where we…
AISD Accepting Applications for Qualified Substitute Teachers
The Austin Independent School District is seeking quality candidates to be substitute teachers for the 2012-13 school year. Texas educators certified in the areas of math, science, social studies, English language arts, bilingual education and special education are in high need. Non-certified candidates with experience working as teaching assistants, in clerical positions or in special education…
AISD Invites Community to Share Input on Facility Master Plan
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD will host regional meetings to gather public input on Facility Master Plan development in March and April.The FMP will outline the current status and future use of district facilities, guide the development of future capital improvements and supports planning for future bond elections. The public will have the opportunity to provide feedback on issues under consideration…
LASA Hosts Open House Sessions
This evening, the Austin Independent School District's Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) is hosting the first of several information sessions for eighth-grade students.During the LASA Roadshow, administrators, teachers, students and parents will answer questions about the application process, curriculum, and transportation. Spanish translation will be available. The open houses will be held…
Salute: A Tribute to Excellence
WHAT: Salute, co-hosted by AISD and Austin Partners in Education, is an opportunity to recognize some of AISD's outstanding team members for their continued dedication to student excellence and achievement in our schools. This year, we will recognize the Teacher of the Year, Classified Staff of the Year, Principal of the year, Librarian of the Year, Counselor of the Year and Assistant…
AISD Invites Community to Help Name North Central Elementary School No. 2
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees invites community members to submit nominations for the name of a new elementary school campus in north Austin. The school, located at 2011 W. Rundberg Lane, is under construction and scheduled to open in August.The nomination process will close on March 16 at midnight. The school board is scheduled to take action in April.
Academics
About Us The Academics Department is a teaching and learning community composed of professional teams who create curriculum, work with school communities to develop and coordinate programs, and provide vital services to students in need of additional academic supports.