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AISD expect record attendance for Central Texas Dyslexia Conference
Press Contact: Austin ISD Media Relations - (512) 414-2414Austin ISD is expecting record attendance at its third annual Central Texas Dyslexia Conference Oct. 19, which aims to bring awareness and provide resources to parents and educators to learn best practices for supporting students with dyslexia. The conference, expected to host more than 1,200 individuals from across the region and…
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Keynote Shauna Cotte Shauna Cotte is vice president and senior director of professional development and a member of the senior management team. Since joining Keys to Literacy in 2007, Cotte has spent 15 years as a trainer and account manager.
Author Sonia Nazario To Visit Austin ISD
The Department of English Language Learners presents Sonia Nazario, author of Enrique's Journey, for two nights. The presentations will bring awareness of culturally relevant literary resources to the Austin ISD community, and bring attention to a sensitive and timely topic that is affecting the entire country.Presentations will be from 6:30–8 p.m. at the Travis High School…
Superintendent Carstarphen: Weather Impact on AISD Schools
AISD Colleagues:As you know, AISD staff, parents and students were impacted by the severe weather last evening.
Austin ISD to Host Census 2020 Ambassador Training
Austin ISD and the National Association of Latino Elected Officials Education Fund will host a Census 2020 Ambassador Training Feb. 15, the second training offered by AISD. The training will equip community members to be Census ambassadors. Once completed, ambassadors will help ensure that everyone in AISD and Central Texas is accurately represented to get federal funding for schools,…
AISD to Provide Free Meals through December
The Texas Department of Agriculture recently announced an extension of current school meal programs through Dec. 31. This extension allows Austin ISD to continue to provide free meals for any child under 19, or those over the age of 19 who are utilizing special education resources or currently enrolled in school to complete the requirements for a high school diploma from curbside meal sites.
Austin ISD Recaps the 87th Legislative Session
The 87th Legislative Session has come to a close. The session had a real effect on how schools will operate in the coming year, between the passing of a bill that will revamp the social studies curriculum to inaction on a bill that would have allowed schools to continue virtual learning in the fall.
AISD Holds Press Conference at Back-to-school Bash
AUSTIN, TX—Austin ISD and the City of Austin will hold a press conference during the Back-to-school Bash on Saturday.Who: Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, AISD Police Chief Eric Mendez and Austin City Council member Laura Morrison.
Ombuds Office
en español Austin ISD reestablished the Ombuds Office in Spring 2024 in support of the district’s mission to prepare every student with the knowledge and skills to thrive in college, career and life.