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Trustees Decide Locations for New Single-gender Middle Schools
Garcia to serve male students, Pearce to serve female studentsAUSTIN, Texas—Tonight, Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees approved Gus Garcia Middle School as the site for the Young Men’s Leadership Academy and James E. Pearce Middle School as the site for the Young Women’s Leadership Academy.
Salute 2018
Salute, co-hosted by Austin ISD and Austin Partners in Education, is an opportunity to recognize some of AISD's outstanding team members and volunteers for their continued dedication to student excellence and achievement in our schools.This year, we will recognize the Teachers of the Year, Classified Staff of the Year, PTA of the year, Principal of the Year, Librarian of the Year,…
ELLAC Meeting
What: English Language Learner Advisory Committee Meeting.Where: Sanchez Elementary School, 73 San Marcos, Austin, TX 78702ELLAC meetings are normally scheduled every first Tuesday of the month, from 6–7:30 pm.For more information, please visit the ELLAC website.
Keeping Austin Bilingue at Small Middle School
Middle School Dual Language Expansion 6 p.m. February 17 at Small Middle School in the libraryLearn about the expansion of dual-language programs into middle school, the benefits of raising bilingual children and much more! For more information, call Patti Estep at 512-689-7116.Visit www.duallanguage.org for more information.
Special Board Meeting
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the board auditorium at the CAC. The topic is the district's proposed Facility Master Plan, and a vote to consider adoption is possible.The recommended FMP is available online at austinisd.org/fmp.
Austin ISD seeing results from work on cultural proficiency, social-emotional learning
While Austin ISD is being recognized across the nation for its work in social-emotional learning and cultural proficiency, the real effect is in the classroom. “What we’ve noticed in the classrooms is that kids have a better sense of identity, but more than that, they feel that the classroom is an identity safe space for them where they can be their full selves,” said Sara Freund, social-…
Media Access to Schools Limited During STAAR Examination Periods
Austin ISD students are scheduled to take state exams, including the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, beginning March 28 through May.To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, the media’s access to AISD campuses will be limited during the weeks of March 27, May 1 and May 8.In addition, the district will administer advanced placement exams, also commonly…
Dual Language Community Meeting
Join other AISD families and staff at Reilly Elementary School on Tuesday, October 18 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. for information on the district's Dual Language program. The session features an overview of the program, updates for 2016-17 and options for middle school students. Childcare activities and light refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact the AISD Bilingual…
Bowie High School Commencement Ceremony
When: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6Where: Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St., Austin 78701What: Commencement Ceremony for Bowie High School's Class of 2015For complete details on free shuttles, what to bring and more, please visit www.austinisd.org/graduation.
LBJ/LASA High School Commencement Ceremony
When: 1 p.m. Friday, June 5Where: Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St., Austin 78701What: Commencement Ceremony for LBJ/LASA High Schools' Class of 2015For complete details on free shuttles, what to bring and more, please visit www.austinisd.org/graduation.