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What is DonorsChoose? DonorsChoose is a crowdfunding platform that is available for teachers and staff who work with students at least 75% of the time. Teachers can submit projects with a fundraising goal and an itemized budget using one of DonorsChoose's approved vendors.
High School to Post-Secondary
College Opportunities Life after graduation from high school and dismissal from special education has several key changes as students attend higher education opportunities. Please see the below documents and links to explore the changes in roles and responsibilities after an AISD student graduates and is dismissed from special education services.
Norman Groundbreaking Ceremony
You're invited! Please join Austin ISD and Norman Elementary School for a groundbreaking. Followed by a design development and construction meeting.
Summer Device Plans for Austin ISD Families
As the 2023-24 school year wraps up, campuses district-wide will collect student devices and chargers, except for those issued by Austin ISD's Special Education department. Device Collection: We kindly request that all elementary and middle school students (up to 8th grade) return their devices. This helps us ensure that every student has a device upon their return to school. High school…
2021 Teachers of the Year Finalists Revealed
In a series of surprise visits filled with congratulatory elbow bumps, sheet cake, and plaques, Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde visited four Austin schools on Wednesday to celebrate four teachers who were selected as Austin ISD’s 2021 Teacher of the Year finalists.
Buford the Book Bus visits Reagan Early College High School
Free books! The Austin ISD School Libraries Buford the Book Bus is giving out free books this summer! Join us to get your free books, participate in a fun activity, and learn how to access and download AISD digital resources and e-books. We’ll have books for all levels (toddlers through young adult) in English and Spanish. Buford says, "Stop the Summer Slide by reading all summer!"…
Buford the Book Bus visits Lanier Early College High School
Free books! The Austin ISD School Libraries Buford the Book Bus is giving out free books this summer! Join us to get your free books, participate in a fun activity, and learn how to access and download AISD digital resources and e-books. We’ll have books for all levels (toddlers through young adult) in English and Spanish. Buford says, "Stop the Summer Slide by reading all summer!"…
Fewer students to quarantine under new CDC guidance (En español)
New CDC guidance means fewer students will need to quarantine under Austin ISD’s updated health protocols released Aug. 26. What You Should know: Students do not have to quarantine if they were at least three feet away from students with COVID-19 while everyone was correctly and consistently wearing masks.
Family Empower Hour: Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services
Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services At this session brought to you by the Special Education Department, families will learn about services through Integral Care, including services and supports they provide, eligibility, how to get enrolled with services, and necessary required paperwork and documents prior to starting services. Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Family Empower Hour: Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services
Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services At this session brought to you by the Special Education Department, families will learn about services through Integral Care, including services and supports they provide, eligibility, how to get enrolled with services, and necessary required paperwork and documents prior to starting services. Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12 p.m. & 6 p.m.