Employee Effectiveness

Employee Effectiveness and Supporting Student Achievement The Office of Employee Effectiveness oversees the district’s appraisal systems and evaluations and provides an array of professional development and support to Austin ISD employees. We aim to positively impact and support the recruitment, development, and retention of effective teachers and staff members throughout Austin ISD. We work to…

Palm and Blazier Elementary Schools to Hold Classes Today

Blazier and Palm elementary schools will resume classes today following severe weather that dumped up to 10 inches of rain in some parts of Austin and caused flooding and power outages.Families of students who attend the campuses were informed by their principals this morning that power to the schools had been restored and regular school hours would  resume today.

Classes Canceled at Perez ES Today due to Road Conditions

Classes at LCPL Nicholas Perez Elementary School have been cancelled due to road conditions in the neighborhood and leading up to the school.The school hopes to resume regular school hours at the campus on Monday.Families who need support with food, water or shelter due to the flooding and power outages may find resources at the Dove’s Springs Recreation Center at 5801 Ainez Drive…

Austin ISD Pride Week - Pride and You - Creative Expression

Austin ISD Pride Week Events Every year, to celebrate LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families Austin ISD hosts its own Pride Week, a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.  This year's weeklong celebration is April 19–24, which aligns with GLSEN’s student-led National Day of Silence on Friday, April 23. 

2013 Superintendent Evaluation

School Board President Vincent M. Torres read the following statement at the Dec. 16, 2013 regular board meeting:The Trustees of the Austin Independent School District have completed the annual performance evaluation of our Superintendent, Dr. Meria Carstarphen, for the 2012-2013 school year and wish to take this opportunity to report on this work to the community.

Mental Health Summit

Hispanic Austin Leadership and Austin ISD are proud to present a community health summit focused on mental wellness and health Saturday, November 2 from 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at Navarro Early College High School, 1201 Payton Gin Road. Join us to learn about the mental health resources available in AISD, Austin and Travis County; meet mental health professionals; and learn the…

Buford the Book Bus visits Lanier Early College High School

Free books! The Austin ISD School Libraries Buford the Book Bus is giving out free books this summer!  Join us to get your free books, participate in a fun activity, and learn how to access and download AISD digital resources and e-books. We’ll have books for all levels (toddlers through young adult) in English and Spanish. Buford says, "Stop the Summer Slide by reading all summer!"…

Trial Court Rules School Finance System Unconstitutional

AUSTIN, Texas—Today, Judge John Dietz once again ruled that the current school finance system violates the requirements of the Texas Constitution.

Pre-K Partnerships

Mental Health Summit

Hispanic Austin Leadership and Austin ISD are proud to present a community health summit focused on mental wellness and health Saturday, September 28 from 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at Kealing Middle School, 1607 Pennsylvania Ave. Students and families will learn about the mental health resources available to them in AISD and Austin/Travis County. Participants will learn the signs and symptoms…