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Free COVID testing for students and staff (En Español)
Students and staff now get a free rapid antigen test for any reason at 11 sites across Austin ISD.
Board Bulletin: Exciting updates about students earning industry based certifications, TEA Agreed Order update (En español)
This month’s Board Information Session dug into scorecard goals on middle school math and college, career and military readiness. We also got an update on the TEA Agreed Order and the board’s progress toward meeting the order’s requirements for Lone Star Governance. Let’s dive in. Scorecard Goal 4 is focused on increasing the percentage of economically disadvantaged eighth-…
Special Education Workshop: How to get Ready for an ARD meeting
ARD meetings can feel confusing and overwhelming. So many acronyms, paperwork, and terms. Knowing how to prepare for these is key to becoming your child's greatest expert and making certain they are getting the support and services they need. Join VELA for an interactive workshop to learn how to get ready for an ARD meeting! Special Education Workshop: How to get Ready for an ARD meeting…
Author Visit: Sonia Nazario (Spanish)
What: The Department of English Language Learners presents Sonia Nazario, author of Enrique's Journey. The presentation will bring awareness of culturally relevant literary resources to the AISD community and bring attention to a sensitive and timely topic that is affecting the entire country.Where: Travis High School Auditorium, 1211 E. Oltorf *Spanish presentation and guest panel
Author Visit: Sonia Nazario (English)
What: The Department of English Language Learners presents Sonia Nazario, author of Enrique's Journey. The presentation will bring awareness of culturally relevant literary resources to the AISD community and bring attention to a sensitive and timely topic that is affecting the entire country.Where: Travis High School Auditorium, 1211 E. Oltorf
Q&A Sessions on School Consolidations (En Español)
Last Friday we released the Austin ISD Draft Consolidation & Boundary Plan, along with email communications to every school in our district about potential changes at their campus, including: Boundary changes for 98% of schools 13 school building closures 1 program relocating to a new campus 6 schools repurposed for programming with no school zone.
Latest on the digital device policy and disciplinary measures (En español)
During the most recent legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1481, banning student use of personal communications devices on school campuses during school hours. We now have a clear set of disciplinary measures for violations. The law aims to boost focus, reduce distractions, and curb cyberbullying. In case you missed it:
Public Health Corner
Special Public Health Announcements Austin ISD monitoring Measles (Select a topic to expand)
Transformative Teachers in Austin ISD
Austin ISD is hiring Transformative Teachers We're hiring Transformative Teachers to leverage their expertise and innovation to support student growth and achievement at three of our District-led Restart middle schools: Dobie Middle School, Webb Middle School, and Burnet Middle School.
Student & Staff Holiday / Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking Fast,” is celebrated at the end of the holy month of Ramadan, which is observed according to the lunar calendar. During Ramadan, practicing Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset each day. When the month concludes, many families and communities celebrate by visiting loved ones, exchanging gifts and preparing special foods and sweets that are…