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Autism Virtual Learning Series
Does your child have an autism diagnosis? Join VELA and other families for this 3 part virtual interactive series to learn about autism, how to support your child's strengths and needs and how to get the most out of school services. Gain knowledge, strategies and resources. Must register to participate. Attend 1, 2 or all 3 sessions. 12-1:30pm
Family Empower Hour
Family Empower Hour: Austin Community College (ACC) and Student Accessibility Services (SAS) SAS staff assist students by identifying reasonable accommodations, establishing and coordinating accommodations, conducting one-on-one meetings in person, online, or by phone, providing access to Assistive Technology, offering disability-related problem-solving and advocacy, and providing information…
Family Empower Hour
Family Empower Hour: Austin Community College (ACC) and Student Accessibility Services (SAS) SAS staff assist students by identifying reasonable accommodations, establishing and coordinating accommodations, conducting one-on-one meetings in person, online, or by phone, providing access to Assistive Technology, offering disability-related problem-solving and advocacy, and providing information…
Principal Selection
How We Select Principals Generally, what we look for in a principal is based on the Austin ISD Leadership Framework : instructional leader; talent developer; executive leader; and culture builder. When we select a new principal, we go to the community and ask what characteristics they’d like to see in the new principal as well through a survey.
Special Education Family Support Meeting
What: The Austin Family Support Cooperative Meetings are held to inform and support families of children and adults with disabilities. The meetings combine workshops and group support to share information about issues, trends, therapies, strategies and resources that families may find useful. Presentations include Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, support for guardians and more.
Austin Voices Announces $2.5 Million Grant to Support AISD Schools
The U.S. Department of Education is awarding Austin Voices for Education and Youth nearly $2.5 million to create community schools in AISD schools.A new family resource center, to help stabilize and support at-risk families, will open at Lanier High School. The center will include family support services and a full range of adult education classes. The grant will also fund services and classes at…
Frequently Asked Questions
How Can I Become a Member of an AISD Advisory Body? If you are interested in serving on one or more AISD advisory bodies, please complete the Standard Membership Application Form. Application forms will be kept on file for two years. Application forms are provided to the appropriate selection entities as needed. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee selection for service…
Austin ISD explores 3-year plan to reduce $92M budget deficit (En español)
Budget cuts can be scary! No need to panic. The district has a plan to save without making major impacts to operations and learning. First, the cuts won’t happen all at once. Phew! There’s a plan in place to reduce the budget deficit over the next three years. How is the district going to cut the budget by $92 million over the next three years you ask? Well, it’s looking at…
Multilingual Education Advisory Committee
What is the Multilingual Education Advisory Committee? Austin ISD’s Multilingual Education Advisory Committee (MEAC) works to inform and advise the school district on matters related to students who are language learners. The committee has three specific functions:
Regional Transition Fair- Destination LIFE
Join us for the Annual Regional Transition Fair and Conference. Hosted by over 10 Central Texas districts with area job training resources, post-secondary education, living options, speaker sessions, vendors, community agencies and organizations. Round Rock, McNeil High School 5720 McNeil Dr, Austin, TX 78729 RSVP and learn more at: bit.ly/destinationlife