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AISD Partnership Virtual Care for Kids Brings Pediatricians to Campus Health Rooms
Austin ISD is excited to announce it has greatly enhanced access to medical care for all of its students through our partnership with Virtual Care for Kids (VCFK). We are bringing pediatricians to your school health room via a secure video conference (telemedicine)!
Future of school funding looking bleak following failure of school voucher bill (En español)
The most recent efforts at the Texas Capitol to create a school voucher program were defeated after lawmakers voted 84-63 to remove the creation of education savings accounts from the session’s education funding bill, HB 1. A coalition of all Democrats and 21 Republicans stood firm against the proposal that would use taxpayer dollars to pay for private schooling.
Brain Power
Join us for a series of learning strategies to help you support your child at home. Austin ISD offers a series of virtual workshops for families on the Neurosequential Model in Education or NME. Due to the collective trauma caused by the pandemic as well as the unprecedented rise in mental health problems, we want to ensure that families are equipped with information on how the brain works, and…
Brain Power
Join us for a series of learning strategies to help you support your child at home. Austin ISD offers a series of virtual workshops for families on the Neurosequential Model in Education or NME. Due to the collective trauma caused by the pandemic as well as the unprecedented rise in mental health problems, we want to ensure that families are equipped with information on how the brain works, and…
Board Bulletin: Digital device policy, consultation agreement with Education Austin, and Lone Star Governance evaluation renewal (En español)
The board met Aug. 21 for a Regular Voting Meeting, where they approved all agenda items. You can check them out on BoardDocs.
Latest on the digital device policy and disciplinary measures (En español)
During the most recent legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1481, banning student use of personal communications devices on school campuses during school hours. We now have a clear set of disciplinary measures for violations. The law aims to boost focus, reduce distractions, and curb cyberbullying. In case you missed it:
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School Health Advisory Council Meeting
The AISD School Health Advisory Council meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30pm - 8:00pm in the Carruth Auditorium Board Room at 1111 West Sixth Street, unless otherwise noted. There is no meeting in July. Membership to the SHAC is by annual school board appointment. Meetings are open to all interested persons.The work of the SHAC is carried out by its committees. These committees…
Austin ISD Health Advocate Webinar
Austin ISD Staff: we want to help you take charge of your health! Join us for a live discussion and information session as we discuss: goal setting and behavior change, Aetna member website navigation, stress management, and knowing where to go for healthcare. Featured speakers will be: Jamie Pratt — Onsite Wellness Coordinator Christina Shepard — Lead Benefits Ambassador Joy Campbell…
Brain Power
Join us for a series of learning strategies to help you support your child at home. The Parent Engagement Support Department in conjunction with the Austin ISD Brain Lab Team offer a series of virtual workshops for families on the Neurosequential Model in Education or NME. Due to the collective trauma caused by the pandemic as well as the unprecedented rise in mental health problems, we want to…