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Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee (CTEAC) Meeting
Location: Marshall Middle School - 4401 Tillery St., Austin, TX 78723 The Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee provides assistance to and promotes the development of Career and Technical Education programs to meet the needs of students, business and industry and the community. To accomplish its purpose, the CTEAC provides collaborative opportunities and expertise to…
Free gun locks now available through Austin ISD Police (En español)
Austin ISD families and community members can now get free cable-style gun locks to ensure safe gun storage at home through a partnership with Project ChildSafe. Why it matters: Keeping firearms stored safely at home or in vehicles is an essential aspect of gun safety. Practicing safe storage habits can go a long way in preventing tragedies and keeping firearms out of the wrong hands.
MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD, City Promote Safety at 10th Annual Back to School Bash
Austin ISD and the City of Austin will hold a press conference just prior to the kickoff of the Back-to-School Bash on Saturday to promote safe travels to and from school. Who: AISD Superintendent Paul Cruz, Austin Mayor Steve Adler and AISD Police Chief Eric Mendez.
Advanced Academics
Advanced Academics in Austin ISD propels students toward college, career, and life readiness. Multiple teams make up the Advanced Academics Department (in alphabetical order): Advanced Courses (formerly Pre-AP), Advanced Placement (AP), AVID, GEAR UP, Gifted and Talented, and International Baccalaureate.
AISD to Provide Free Meals During Spring Break
AISD will partner with the Central Texas Food Bank to provide access to healthy food while campuses are closed for spring break. AISD curbside meal sites will serve free seven-day meal packs prior to the break on Thursday, March 11. Families may pick up an additional seven-days worth of meals at the Food Bank’s mass distribution event: Date: Tuesday, March 16 Location: Toney Burger Stadium,…
Board adopts five-year district scorecard focused on student achievement
District leaders and the board of trustees will have a new way to track student achievement for the next five years with a new scorecard. Why it matters: The scorecard is like the superintendent's report card — it's how the board will hold the administration accountable for improving student outcomes.
Austin ISD Diversity Day
Austin ISD will celebrate its inaugural Diversity Day on Saturday, May 20th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Austin HS. The date was selected in observance of the United Nations´ World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
U.S. Departments of Education and Justice Release Joint Guidance to Ensure English Learner Students Have Equal Access to High-Quality Education
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Justice (DOJ) today released joint guidance reminding states, school districts and schools of their obligations under federal law to ensure that English learner students have equal access to a high-quality education and the opportunity to achieve their full academic potential.
Community School Coordinators Connect Campuses, Communities and Families
Austin ISD joined with the Coalition for Community Schools and others across the nation to celebrate Coordinator Appreciation Week on Sept. 25–29. Community school coordinators develop teams of staff in supportive roles, such as assistant principals, parent support specialists and on-campus service providers. These teams build bridges between schools and communities by helping…
District Reforms PTA Funding Role
To create a more equitable situation for its schools, Austin ISD announced in a recent community meeting that PTAs would no longer be able to fund positions, and that if campuses have a demonstrated staffing need, the district will meet it. For the 2020–21 school year, PTAs at 11 Austin ISD elementaries funded 31 full- and part-time positions that included library clerks, tutors and a…