Empower Hour: Unlock Reading with Learning Ally

Empower Hour: Unlock Reading with Learning Ally Presented by Melinda Lanham Through TEA funding, families now have free access to Learning Ally’s library of human-narrated audiobooks. Empower your student with reading disabilities, visual impairments, or physical disabilities by learning about this great service. By utilizing these resources at home, children can independently engage with grade-…

Listen now! Austin ISD Podcast: News, updates and more for Feb. 20

In this week’s episode, we cover a historic milestone for Austin ISD as the district is formally released from Texas Education Agency oversight regarding special education services.

Empower Hour: Unlock Reading with Learning Ally

Empower Hour: Unlock Reading with Learning Ally Presented by Melinda Lanham Through TEA funding, families now have free access to Learning Ally’s library of human-narrated audiobooks. Empower your student with reading disabilities, visual impairments, or physical disabilities by learning about this great service. By utilizing these resources at home, children can independently engage with grade-…

Food resources, ways to donate (En español)

We understand that some families may be having a hard time getting the food they need right now. Austin ISD is here to support students every school day with breakfast and lunch, plus afterschool meals at many campuses.

Resources for Foster Care Parents

Many resources are available to support foster care students as they pursue an education. Should you have questions, please contact Carla G. Scott at Carla.g.scott@austinisd.org or 512-414-1700x57613.

Attendance Resources for Families

Report An Absence  Attendance Resources for Families You Count and your Attendance Matters! A regular attendance routine is important for your child’s well-being, learning and long-term success. Below are guidance and tips to keep your child healthy and avoid unnecessary absences from school, and managing absences when they happen.

Resources

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Paying for College: What Parents Should Know

Welcome to Parent U: College Readiness Strategies for Parents! Austin ISD Parent U is a series of virtual workshops for parents and guardians to help support their student in preparation for their postsecondary journey. Each month, families gain practical tools and information on college readiness, career planning, financial aid, mental health, and more.

School Resource Officer Appreciation Week

Message from the Austin ISD Board of Trustees

Dear Austin ISD community, After two and a half years of focused effort, a real difference has been made in how we are meeting the needs of students who receive special education services and in the systems required to ensure that good work continues.