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Video: Demonstration Classroom Teachers in Action
The Department of Professional Development is excited to introduce you to our 2013-2014 Demonstration Classroom Teachers. Demonstration Classroom Teachers (DCTs) are AISD educators who provide an exemplar resource for instructional practices in our district. These embedded professional development models utilize the expertise of classroom teachers who demonstrate consistent, effective…
Austin ISD's Highland Park Elementary School Scottie Shooters Place Fourth at National Competition
Highland Park Elementary School's archery team, the Scottie Shooters, recently placed fourth in the nation out of 190 teams in Louisville, KY on May 11-12. This is the school's third year going to nationals, this year with a team of 47 fifth-graders and five-fourth graders. The National Archery in the Schools Program hosts the tournament for students from elementary to high school.…
CTE (AAFR) Community Meeting
What: Parity and Equity in Career and Technical Education (AAFR) Community Meeting.AISD and the Career and Technical Education Department would like to invite you to share your insights and feedback on improving the accessibility and expansion of the CTE program. This is one of the district’s potential 2013-14 Annual Academic and Facility Recommendations. Child care,…
Salute 2019
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. We recognize the Teachers of the Year, Classified Staff of the Year, PTA of the year, Principal of the Year, Librarian of the Year, Counselor of the Year and…
Superintendent Check-In: Food Services Q&As
When face-to-face on-campus instruction resumes, how will students safely eat lunch not to spread COVID-19? To minimize contact, all schools will serve breakfast and lunch in the classroom. We are ordering 55,000 desk shields to protect students when they take off their masks to eat. Schools may allow meals to be consumed outdoors after they have been delivered to the classroom, however, we…
MEDIA ADVISORY Jump for Joy: Oak Springs Elementary School Playscape Renewed
Austin ISD is celebrating the reopening of the Oak Springs Elementary School playground with a ribbon cutting. Following a fire that left students at Oak Springs without a playground, partners and the community aided AISD to build a new playscape. Who: Speakers include Oak Springs Principal Monica Woods, Executive Director of Innovation and Development Michelle Wallis, Austin Parks…
Book it to Austin Libraries: AISD and Austin Public Library Partner to Give All-Access Library Cards to All Students
Today, Austin ISD and Austin Public Library partner to offer full-access library cards to every AISD student.This means Austin Public Library’s student card is free and available to all district students, including current cardholders, regardless of home address and outstanding fines.The student card easily connects learners to homework help, books, movies, music, research materials and games at…
2013 African American Heritage Celebration
Where: Palmer Events Center 900 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78704What: 30th Annual Austin AISD African American Heritage Celebration.Share in honoring Austin's outstanding students and the presentation of:
Harris Elementary Career Day & MindPOP Arts Showcase
On Nov. 11, AISD and coordinating organization MindPOP hosted 200 teachers at Lamar Middle School to discuss integrating arts curriculum in the classroom. Local arts organizations were on hand to talk to teachers about their programming and how it might fullfill their curriculum needs. Austin Film Society Filmmaking Mentor Jill Hall and Community Education Manager Katy Daiger Dial showcased AFS'…
Promotional Tips: Pre-K Registration
Starting early in school helps children get a head start in their education—and in life.From the littlest learners to college-bound graduates, Austin ISD offers a world of opportunities—including arts, athletics, health sciences and robotics—to help all students achieve their greatest potential.AISD offers a challenging and nurturing environment to help children discover and develop the full…