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Welcome to the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee's virtual home! Please visit our website often for information about upcoming meetings and events, news, resources, and how to get involved.
Ages K-12, 18, and Home/Private School K-12
Age K-12 Do you feel your child may need special education services? Is your child being evaluated for special education services? Is your child receiving special education services? Austin ISD offers the following services and recommended resources:
Introducing Early Bird Pre-K (En español)
Early birds get the worm, or in this case, a spot in the brand new Austin ISD Pre-K4 lottery. Why it matters: Historically, Austin ISD hasn’t opened up Pre-K until April 1 because of state regulations on free Pre-K eligibility. But this year, we’re opening tuition-based seats early so families can secure their seat for high-quality affordable Pre-K4.
Austin ISD celebrates student, community achievement at African American Heritage event (En español)
The Austin ISD community gathered at the 42nd annual African American Heritage Celebration to honor top students, staff and community partners. This year’s theme, “Unity in Diversity: Celebrating Trailblazers in the Community” focused on community leaders and featured student performances from Akins Early College High School. Why it matters: Each year during Black History Month,…
Inclusive Schools Week
Inclusive Schools Week and Special Education Staff Appreciation Week provide campuses with the opportunity to initiate practices to further ensure schools continue to improve their goal of successfully educating and including ALL children while celebrating the integral role of our special education service providers (case managers, TAs, SLPs, Related Services).
Benefits Open Enrollment begins Oct. 1 (En español)
It’s officially fall, which means cooler weather (hopefully), fall festivities and our annual Benefits Open Enrollment starting Oct. 1! This year, we have some new providers, so open enrollment has an earlier deadline of Oct. 15, 2024, for plans starting January 1, 2025. Why it matters: Health insurance and benefits don’t roll over from year to year so enrollment is required for all…
Open for Learning Newsletter: Testing information, runoff elections and more! / Boletín informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje: Información sobre las pruebas, elecciones de segunda vuelta ¡y más!
Last week, in anticipation of post-Thanksgiving transmission and exposure rates being high, we transitioned to 100% remote learning.. / La semana pasada, pensando en que la transmisión y la exposición serían altas después de Acción de Gracias, hicimos la transición al aprendizaje 100% remoto
Tools For Success Live! / ¡Herramientas para el éxito en VIVO!
This year, we're excited to announce a new addition to our TFS program! For the first time ever, we'll be hosting a live event where families can meet our TFS presenters and other community members in person. There will be a panel discussion on important topics like parental stress and Austin ISD's emergency plans. This will offer an opportunity to build meaningful relationships between families…
MEDIA ADVISORY National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu to Visit Blackshear Fine Arts Academy Tuesday
Editor’s Note: Chairman Chu is available for short one-on-one interviews. Media should contact Liz Auclair at auclaire@arts.gov or 202-682-5744 if they would like to attend or request an interview with Chairman Chu.
Prop A Virtual Community Conversation
Austin ISD invites you to a series of virtual conversations to learn more about the Nov. 5 tax rate election to maximize funding for our schools and increase teacher pay. Conversations will be in English and Spanish. For additional dates and times, please visit the Prop A page.