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The Austin Independent School District aims to raise awareness within the community about the potential negative health consequences of vaping and using e-cigarettes. The links below contain resources for students to learn about the harmful effects of of vaping and resources to help parents talk to their children about vaping.
AISD Expands Health Care Services, Implements Virtual Visits
Austin ISD has expanded health care services across the district and implemented an innovative virtual visit service at three high schools in partnership with Seton Healthcare.Using secure audio and visual technology, certified health assistants at campuses can now connect via web camera and computer to a registered nurse remotely. This allows for the health assistant and the nurse to collaborate…
Austin ISD prepares for new state law that requires armed security officer on every campus (En español)
Last spring the Texas Legislature passed a new law, HB 3, requiring all Texas school districts to have at least one armed security officer at every campus during school hours.
Walking the Walk: AISD Participates in Million Mile Month
AISD joins the city of Austin and Travis County officials to encourage the community to embrace healthy living by logging workout miles in April as part of the Million Mile Month.“We want Austin ISD to be the healthiest, fittest school district in the state. By participating in Million Mile Month, we can stay on track with our fitness goals,’’ said AISD Superintendent Paul Cruz.
Open for Learning Newsletter: Invitation to return and more! / Boletín informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje: Invitación a regresar a los planteles ¡y más!
Because of the improvements we are seeing on our campuses and in our community, and in consultation with Dr. Mark Escott of Austin Public Health... / Debido a las mejoras que estamos viendo en nuestros planteles y nuestra comunidad y en consulta con el Dr. Mark Escott de Salud Pública de Austin
TEA Grants AISD $750,000 to Align Academic, Support Services Reagan Family of Schools
Austin ISD has been granted $750,000 as part of the Texas Education Agency Community Partnerships Initiative. The grant will focus on aligning academic programming as a core structure in the Reagan Early College High School learning community, complemented by streamlined student and family supports.
Austin ISD, UT Showcase Research to Benefit Pre-K-12 Education
Austin ISD and the University of Texas College of Education hosted its first Collaborative Research Forum. The event brought together university- and district-based researchers to share findings, discuss compelling issues, and identify new areas of inquiry in pre-K-12 education. The intent was to facilitate ideas and collaborations across fields of study in ways that might open new avenues…
Families with Special Health Problems Could Qualify For Home Learning Program (En Español)
Students with special health problems that prevent them from coming onto campus may qualify to learn from home or the hospital. This is part of a program Austin ISD provides called Homebound Services. Why it matters: With the Austin area approaching Stage 5, Homebound Services could allow students who are at higher risk medically to attend school from home while still being counted present.
Austin ISD Celebrates Nurse, School Health Assistant of the Year
Austin ISD is proud to announce that Becky Jurgensen has been selected as School Nurse of the Year and Maryke Benner as School Health Assistant of the Year.Jurgensen is the nurse at The Rosedale School, which serves students with complex medical and behavioral needs.Her colleagues said she "is respected for being a great resource and teacher to other nurses as they attempt to manage medical…
Austin ISD Works with Community Health Providers to Get Staff Vaccinated for COVID-19
Austin ISD continues to work with community partners to provide opportunities for district staff to be vaccinated since the announcement on March 3 by the federal and state governments to prioritize educators. The district is working with partner organizations to alert our teachers and staff about possible vaccine appointments. Some of those organizations include Ascension Seton,…