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Austin ISD Closed Dec. 20–Jan. 1
Austin ISD will be closed for the winter break Wednesday, Dec. 20, through Monday, Jan. 1.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period.Regular business hours resume Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, for staff. Students return to classes on Wednesday, Jan. 3.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at austinisd.org/calendar.
AISD, ACC Offer Free Paraeducator Certification Program
Bring your passion into the classroom as a teacher assistant! Join Austin ISD and Austin Community College for the Pathway to Paraeducator Certification Program. This free certification program is a pathway to a career supporting AISD students as a teacher assistant. This is an exclusive opportunity for families with children enrolled in AISD where participants may earn 21 to 28 hours of…
New Video Demonstrates AISD's Commitment to Differentiated Instruction
This summer, departments from across the district collaborated to offer a Differentiation Institute for teachers in AISD. More than 200 teachers gathered at Bowie High School this summer to attend sessions that explained how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students. During the institute, teachers selected six sessions from over 80 presentation options, which were led…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Today Texas Secretary of State, Senator To Register Austin High School Students To Vote
Austin High School students will have the opportunity to register to vote as Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos and State Senator Kirk Watson visit the campus today.Who: Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos and State Sen. Kirk Watson will speak to government students and register eligible students to vote in the March 6 Primary Election.When: 1:45-2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31
Lucy Read Pre-K
Facts and Figures Location: 2608 Richcreek Rd., Austin TX 78757 Estimated Cost of Proposed Projects: $17,000 Project Type: Repurpose + Renewal Project Existing Capacity: 352 Planned Capacity: N/A 2016/2017 Utilization:&nb
Central Texas Dyslexia Conference
You are invited to attend the inaugural Central Texas Dyslexia Conference on Oct. 9. The conference willfeature nationally known speakers, including AISD's own Dr. Rachel Robillard, and a keynote address byDr. Dilip Karnik, an expert on dyslexia and related disorders. CEUs will be available for all educators.
Media Advisory: News Media Access to Schools Limited During STAAR Examination Periods
Austin, Texas—Students in the Austin Independent School District are scheduled to take state, including the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness,during May.To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, the news media's access to AISD campuses will be limited during the week of:May 12 for STAAR.In addition, the district will administer advanced placement…
Media Advisory: News Media Access to Schools Limited During STAAR Examination Periods
Austin, Texas—Students in the Austin Independent School District are scheduled to take exams, including the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, during May.To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, the news media's access to AISD campuses will be limited during the weeks of:May 5 for STAAR andMay 12 for STAAR.In addition, the district will administer…
Sky’s the Limit: Youth Art Month Kicks Off with Billboard Signing
Austin ISD is kicking off Youth Art Month with Travis Early College High School student artist John Ramirez signing a billboard he designed.What: The Austin Fire Department will lift Superintendent Paul Cruz, the student and his art teacher, Rachael Wellborn, in a fire truck bucket to sign the billboard. The billboards are sponsored by Reagan National Advertising and A+ Federal…
Boundary Advisory Committee (BAC) Meeting
What: The Boundary Advisory Committee (BAC) is charged with assisting in the development of recommendations for the creation of and adjustment to school attendance zone boundaries. All meetings are open to the public. If you are interested in speaking before the BAC during a regular meeting, please consult the Citizens Communications Guidelines.