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AISD Leads Big 8 in Percentage of Schools Achieving AYP; Districts Across Nation Face Challenges Amid Increased No Child Left Behind Standards
Austin, TX—Amid increasing No Child Left Behind standards for all student groups, the Austin Independent School District is leading the Big 8—comprised of large, urban school districts in Texas—with 60 percent of schools meeting the federally mandated Adequate Yearly Progress requirements.
Bilingual and English as a Second Language Programs Summary, 2015–2016
This annual report summarizes Austin ISD's English language learner students and the bilingual and ESL programs in which they participated during the 2015-2016 school year. The report includes summaries of data on student demographics, language acquisition, and academic performance. Este…Multilingual Education Advisory Committee
What is the Multilingual Education Advisory Committee? Austin ISD’s Multilingual Education Advisory Committee (MEAC) works to inform and advise the school district on matters related to students who are language learners. The committee has three specific functions:
Austin ISD is kicking off its Spring Pre-K Enrollment
Beginning April 10, Prekindergarten enrollment opens for Pre-K3, Pre-K4, and Kindergarten for eligible 3- and 4-year-old for the 2021-22 school year. Pre-K is the start of a bright future! 90% of brain development occurs in the first five years of life. Studies show that children who attend PreK are more likely to succeed in school, more likely to graduate, more…
Gifted and Talented Referral & Screening Process
GT Referral and Screening Process All campuses in Austin ISD offer Gifted and Talented screening in grades K-12 based on referrals submitted at http://bit.ly/2024AISDGTStart. If you are interested in seeing whether your child demonstrates a need for Gifted and Talented Services, please follow the link above. When a referral is submitted for a child, their parent or caregiver will be prompted to…
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Austin ISD Refugee Family Support Office Welcomes Afghan Refugees
Austin ISD is welcoming newly-arrived Afghan students and their families to the district in light of families fleeing Afghanistan. For years, the district’s Refugee Family Support Services Office has served as a language and resource hub for hundreds of refugees and asylees enrolled in the district. The district’s Refugee Family Support Coordinator Salimah Shamsuddin will be available for…
Travis Heights Elementary School
Travis Heights Elementary School is a community built on collaboration. Travis Heights celebrates individuality and diversity, and our Thunderbirds create an exciting educational environment for all students to learn, serve, and lead. Our school is nestled among the homes of the historic Travis…
Looking Back and Moving Forward: Austin ISD Community Conversations
Join us as we build the foundation for our 2022 Long-range Plan and our next bond! Featuring a community panel discussing their experiences with historic inequities in the district and how we can begin to rebuild trust. Moderated by KUT's: Claire McInerny and Alejandro Martínez-Cabrera All meetings will offer small group discussions facilitated in English and Spanish. Please email karla.rivera-…
Looking Back and Moving Forward: Austin ISD Community Conversations
Join us as we build the foundation for our 2022 Long-range Plan and our next bond! Featuring a community panel discussing their experiences with historic inequities in the district and how we can begin to rebuild trust. Moderated by KUT's: Claire McInerny and Alejandro Martínez-Cabrera All meetings will offer small group discussions facilitated in English and Spanish. Please email karla.rivera-…
Looking Back and Moving Forward: Austin ISD Community Conversations
Join us as we build the foundation for our 2022 Long-range Plan and our next bond! Featuring a community panel discussing their experiences with historic inequities in the district and how we can begin to rebuild trust. Moderated by KUT's: Claire McInerny and Alejandro Martínez-Cabrera All meetings will offer small group discussions facilitated in English and Spanish. Please email karla.rivera-…