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Indoor Air Quality
The average American spends 90% of their lives indoors (source). This means that the quality of indoor environments can have an impact on our health. With much of Austin’s population in our buildings, AISD strives to provide healthy indoor environments for learning, teaching, and working.
Board Bulletin: Trustees review early literacy gains, school consolidation updates, special ed system changes, and new state laws (En español)
The board met Aug. 14 for an information session. From early literacy gains, to school consolidations, and new laws from the 89th Texas Legislature, we have a ton to cover. Here’s what you need to know.
Transition Planning: Elementary through High School
Texas Parent to Parent (TXP2P) will be presenting to families from elementary through 18+ to talk about the transition planning process and transition supports. TXP2P provides support, information, and education for families of children and adults with disabilities, chronic and mental health conditions, and other health care needs. For more information, email courtney.gregori@austinisd.org.
Green Building
Austin ISD construction projects integrate sustainable design so the district’s facilities not only conserve resources through a reduced reliance on water and energy, but also enhance building occupant health and student learning outcomes.
AISD Receives $4.48 Million Grant For On-Campus Mental Health Centers
The Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor has awarded Austin Independent School District a grant of almost $4.5 million. These funds will provide mental health services to elementary children and their families who are victims of crime.AISD is the first school district in Texas to receive funding from this source.
2025 Restarts
District-managed Restarts Three middle school campuses—Burnet, Dobie and Webb—will receive the most intensive support and will go through district-managed restarts for the 2025-26 school year.
How to get resources, support over Winter Break (En español)
We recognize many families rely on Austin ISD to access to healthy meals and other services. Thankfully we have several partners who are here to support our community while we’re on break: Central Texas Food Bank - providing nutritious food during the break.
Tools for Success
(English session with Spanish interpretation) Austin ISD Counseling and Mental Health services Description: This session will be an overview of counseling and mental health resources. https://bit.ly/TFSSep26S1 (Sesión en inglés interpretación en español disponible) Servicios de consejería y salud mental de Austin ISD Descripción: Esta sesión será una descripción general de los recursos de…
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.
MEDIA ADVISORY Austin Ed Fund, Donors to Tour Campus Mental Health Center
Austin ISD staff and donors will visit a campus mental health center to learn more about counseling and mental health support for students. The Austin Ed Fund recently secured $1.3 million in donations from the Austin Community Foundation, Ascension Texas Foundations, the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation and the St. David’s Foundation to fully fund 16 campus mental health centers in the district…