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AISD Prekindergarten Program Longitudinal Summary Report, Issue 1: Long-Term Benefits, 2005-2006 Pre-K Cohort
Economically disadvantaged English language learners who were enrolled in the 2005-2006 AISD pre-K program performed better on the Spring 2010 reading and math TAKS than did similar students who first enrolled in AISD during kindergarten or later.Diversified Education Through Leadership, Technology, and Academics (DELTA) Credit Recovery Program Annual Report 2020–2021
DELTA student outcomes were positive. A total of 1,617 students attempted to recover 2,875 credits and 64% of credits were earned. In addition, 79% of the 12th graders in DELTA graduated from high school. Lastly, students, teachers, and campus administrators had very positive thoughts about DELTA…Austin ISD Graduation Rate Hits All-time High
Austin ISD once again hit an all-time high graduation rate. The class of 2015 graduation rate of 89.7 percent is a new record high, up 3.4 percentage points over the prior year and up more than 15 percentage points since 2008.
Webb Middle School
Webb Middle School, in the heart of the St. John neighborhood in Northeast Austin, is bound by one shared belief: It takes a village to raise a child. The school works closely with students, families, and partners to develop rigorous curriculum, as well as integrated support systems to ensure every…
AISD Board Delays Implementation of STAAR End-of-Course Exam “15 Percent” Grading Requirement
Under district policies approved by the Austin ISD Board of Trustees at its Feb. 27 meeting, a student’s score on State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) end-of-course exams taken during spring 2012 will have no effect on that student’s grades or class rank. Acting on the recommendation proposed by the AISD administration, the Board deferred the implementation of the requirement…
Dressed to Include: Austin ISD Adopts New Dress Code
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved and adopted a revised student dress code June 17, the first revision since May 2007. The change was made after the district reviewed best-practice dress code policies from throughout the U.S. Director of Health Services Tracy Spinner said, “The Board requested staff review and update the dress code policy because ultimately our goal is to have…
Austin ISD Board of Trustees Approves Austin High School Principal, New District Administrators
On Monday, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees approved a new principal appointment at Austin High School and new appointments to the roles of associate superintendent for high schools and executive director of construction management.Austin High School PrincipalAmy Taylor was selected as the new principal of Austin High, having most recently served as principal of Small Middle School in Southwest…
AISD Doubles Capacity to Teach Prekindergarten for 3-Year-Old Students in 2016-17
Next year, Austin ISD will nearly double its capacity to teach prekindergarten for 3-year-olds (Pre-K3) thanks to contributions from local donors.“When students have a strong start, they have a strong future,” Superintendent Paul Cruz said. “We want make sure all students are given a path to success. Starting early improves the chance that students graduate college-, career- and life-ready.”
Career & Technical Education
Annual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination Austin ISD offers career and technical education programs in 13 of the 14 Texas career clusters. Admission to these programs is based on interest and aptitude, age appropriateness, and class space availability.
Austin ISD Trustees Appoint Chief Officer for Teaching and Learning
Austin ISD Trustees appoints Edmund Oropez as chief officer for teaching and learning for the district.The newly created Chief Officer of Teaching and Learning consolidated previously existing responsibilities and positions in an effort to enhance fiscal and operational effectiveness.