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Update on Dyslexia Programming
The first of a series of video courses featuring multisensory reading strategies is in the final phase of development and will soon be made available to classroom teachers through the E-campus system. These video courses will provide teachers access to high-yield instructional strategies designed to support all struggling readers, including students with dyslexia. Training for campus dyslexia…
Media Advisory: AISD to Hold All-City Guitar Festival
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD is hosting its third annual All-City Guitar Festival Thursday at Reagan High School.
Bedichek 40th Anniversary/Fund Raiser Celebration
What: Established in 1972, Roy Bedichek Middle School is hosting our 40th Anniversary/Fund Raiser celebration on Saturday, November 10, 2012, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. A special ceremony to honor distinguished alumni and guests begins at 10:30 a.m. with presentation of colors by our Junior Marine Corps of Cadets. The celebration includes food, games, music, and fun for families, friends, and…
Mural of the Story: McBee Shares Wall of Art
The community is invited to McBee Elementary School to celebrate a hand-painted 200-foot-long mural on school grounds. The mural is a joint project between local Austin artist Ethan Azarian and students from McBee. What: The celebration will begin with an introduction of the artist in the library. Following brief comments about the project, there will be a tour of the mural. Refreshments…
Student-Athletes Stand up to Domestic, Dating Violence
Austin ISD Athletics has been doing its part to promote safe and healthy relationships during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.In partnership with the Travis County Sheriff's Office, Texas Advocacy Project and SAFE, student-athletes have been wearing purple ribbons in October to encourage others to stand up against dating and domestic violence.
AISD Statement on the Arrest of Former Reagan High School Teacher John Baird
John Baird, a first year teacher in AISD at Reagan Early College High School, submitted his resignation on Monday, after his arrest by Lago Vista Police. He is no longer employed at AISD.AISD received information over the winter break that Baird was being investigated under the suspicion of "enticing a child" by Lago Vista Police. The incident being investigated involved a Lago Vista resident.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Community Provided Opportunities to Meet Paul Cruz
Austin ISD community forums will continue throughout January to give students, families, staff and community members the chance to meet the sole finalist for superintendent. Forums will be in English unless otherwise noted.Schedule of forums:Jan. 7 5:30 p.m., Reagan High School, 7104 Berkman DriveSpanish interpretation providedJan. 154 p.m., Summitt Elementary School, 12207 Brigadoon…
Dr. Cruz: Remembering Our Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. This year, I hope everyone in our school community—students, staff and families—will take a few moments to reflect on the meaning of the day and to be mindful of the sacrifices that others have made so that we can enjoy the freedoms they protected.
AAFR Public Hearing
What: Public Hearing for AAFRsThe Austin Independent School District Administration will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 30, beginning at 6:30 pm in the Carruth Administration Center Board Auditorium, located at 1111 West Sixth Street, Room B100, Austin, Texas.The purpose of the Public Hearing is to provide an opportunity for the public to provide comment on the 2013-14 Annual Academic…
Austin ISD Proud: Three High School Students bring home top awards in Texas Science and Engineering Fair
On March 29-30 more than 4,000 participants, teachers, family members, friends judges, and sponsors gathered on the Texas A&M University campus to attend the state Texas Science and Engineering Fair.