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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…
Take a peek at the (school) year in numbers (en español)
Sadly, this is the end of another school year! No, it’s not sarcasm. Lots of amazing things happened in 2022-23. And I want to share some of them with you. If you’re like me and you love numbers – buckle up for this journey! Children spent 75,600 minutes in school per student - that’s a wow!
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
2014–15 School Year Starts Aug. 25
Classes for the 2014–15 school year begin Aug. 25!Austin ISD has collected onto our Back to School Web page all the information that parents and students need to know to get a solid start to the new year. Visit the district's page to learn about registration, orientation, Back to School Bash, immunizations, free and reduced-price meals, dress codes and more.
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…
Walnut Creek Kicks Off Attendance Campaign
The Walnut Creek Elementary School Prep Academy in North Austin kicked off a major attendance campaign on its campus last Friday. As parents dropped their scholars off on campus, volunteers thanked parents for getting their children to school on time by letting them pick out small rewards from brown bags the volunteers had.The brown bags included important attendance information and also…
Austin ISD Celebrates National School Breakfast Week March 5–9
Austin ISD is celebrating National School Breakfast Week, March 5–9, by reminding the community that school breakfast provides a healthy, energizing start to the day.Austin ISD is now serving more than 13,000 free breakfasts to students daily as part of the Breakfast in the Classroom program.
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.
Drumroll, please…announcing Salute finalists
Salute, our annual staff celebration, is three weeks away and for the first time, we’re expanding our recognition categories and celebrating even more of our incredible team members. Why it matters: We know it takes a whole system to give our students and families a stellar educational experience.
Free Workshops for Families of Children Receiving Special Education Services
Austin ISD families of children receiving special education services are invited to attend free workshops that will provide information and support, as well as a chance to meet face-to-face with the district’s Special Education Director Raul Nuques.A light meal, Spanish interpreters and free activities for children will be provided at the Jan. 28 workshops. The workshops are provided by…