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National Parent Involvement Day 2018
National Parent Involvement Day is a day to recognize and honor the contributions of parents and families to student success. The district welcomes all families to join their children at school Nov. 15. Aside from school-specific thank you events, students and their families can share a meal from this year's Thanksgiving lunch menus at school cafeterias.
Dual Language Community Conversation With Cheryl Urow
Help build a bilingual community in Austin ISD by connecting with parents and AISD at Webb Middle School.This conversation, moderated by national expert Cheryl Urow, will focus on ways to advocate for and support bilingualism, the latest research and best practices in the bilingual field, and the opportunities available in AISD's dual language programs. A light meal and children's activities…
National Food Day: AISD recognized as Good Food Institution Hero for commitment to healthy, fair, sustainable food
Today on National Food Day, Austin ISD Nutrition Services was recognized by the Center for Good Food Purchasing as a Good Food Institution Hero. AISD was named a Hero for its innovative steps taken to achieve the four-out-of-five-star ranking in the Good Food Purchasing Program. The district is one of the first institutions outside of Los Angeles to enroll in the Good Food Purchasing Program.…
$10,000 Donation Helps Pay Off Student Lunch Debt
Austin builders have raised $10,000 to help pay off the lunch debts of Austin ISD students. This effort by the Austin Infill Coalition was spearheaded by Ed Ishmael—a local lawyer and developer who builds houses on Austin’s east side.
Workshop for Families of Children with Special Needs Oct. 21
The Family Support Co-op offers workshops, information and support to families of children with special needs. The next workshop will be 5:30–8 p.m. Oct. 21 at Kealing Middle School.
AISD Celebrates Food Service Worker Week Oct. 13–17
Austin ISD is proud to celebrate Food Service Worker Week and recognize the hundreds of employees who keep AISD students and staff fed.
Family Support Co-op Offers Workshops for Families of Children with Special Needs
The Family Support Co-op offers workshops, information and support to families of children with special needs. The effort is led by the Austin ISD Special Education Department and the Family and School Support Team.The first workshop of the season will be 5:30–8 p.m. Sept. 23 at Kealing Middle School, 1607 Pennsylvania Ave. Six sessions will be offered with topics including early…
Austin ISD is kicking off its Spring Pre-K Enrollment
Beginning April 10, Prekindergarten enrollment opens for Pre-K3, Pre-K4, and Kindergarten for eligible 3- and 4-year-old for the 2021-22 school year. Pre-K is the start of a bright future! 90% of brain development occurs in the first five years of life. Studies show that children who attend PreK are more likely to succeed in school, more likely to graduate, more…
Austin Organizations Accepting Donations for Distribution to Travis, Williamson County Families
Countless residents are currently without electricity and water, but for those who are challenged with preexisting racial and socioeconomic barriers, the impact of recent winter storms is devastatingly amplified. In addition to battling freezing temperatures, power outages, and little to no access to clean water, minority community members now face major food insecurities.
Family Support Co-Op
What: Workshops, information & support for families of children with special needs.Free Child-care Activities (we are not able to provide one-to-one care for children).Light meal 5:30 - 6 P.M.Spanish interpreters providedEvent FlyerCooperativo de Apoyo Para FamiliasTalleres, información y apoyo para familias de niños con necesidades especiales