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Austin ISD celebrates its fifth anniversary of Maestro en Casa
Austin ISD celebrates the fifth year of teaching non-native English speakers basic English lessons through the Maestro en Casa, Teacher at Home program. This Saturday more than 120 parents will graduate from the program. Maestro en Casa teaches non-native English speakers Basic English lessons and life skills-from making a doctor's appointment to buying a home. The program is aimed…
AISD to Resume Weekend Meal Offerings
Austin ISD Food Services has reinstated its weekend meal program, allowing families with students under the age of 19 to again pick up bundles, which include six meals, during Friday distribution. Families are recommended to bring bags to help get their weekend meals home safely on Fridays. Meals are provided for free at more than 70 locations while school is closed due to COVID-19…
Dual Language Parent Survey, Spring 2013
Results from a January 2013 phone survey indicated that 5 out of 6 parents who responded believed AISD's dual language program was effectively helping their student learn a second language. Learn more about the dual language parent survey by reading the full report.2021 Summer Family Leadership University–Week 1
Growth • Tradition • Opportunity • Service
Energy Efficiency Day 2022
AISD Energy Heroes Challenge Winners! As part of this year’s Energy Efficiency Day, AISD students in grades K-12 were invited to participate in the AISD Energy Heroes Challenge. Students submitted their original drawings and videos showing how they save energy at school. Here is some of the amazing artwork they created!
An Update on Special Education from Interim Superintendent Matias Segura (en español)
Addressing the challenges around Special Education and the backlog in student evaluations is a shared priority for me and the Board. We have a great team, and everyone has special education as a top priority. This is the first of periodic updates that I will be providing during my tenure.
Community Night Refugee Awareness Night
Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 4–8 p.m. at Thinkery, 1830 Simond Ave., for Community Night Spotlight: Refugee Awareness. Come celebrate the refugee and immigrant communities in our school district and Austin. Everyone is welcome to be a part of this fun, free event at Thinkery! Don’t miss an amazing evening of food, activities, and community resources. Please RSVP online at https…
Approved Software
How does Austin ISD protect student data? AISD requires vendor and campus software requests to be reviewed and approved before purchase or use in the classroom. AISD strives to meet federal law requirements to protect your student’s data privacy. The Office of Educational Technology has a link with more information for parents.
Operation Reconnect: Austin ISD Hosts Districtwide Enrollment Clinics
Through June 24, families can come to Austin ISD enrollment clinics for support and resources to get their child registered for the 2021-22 school year. Additional enrollment opportunities will be announced in the coming weeks. Families can come to any one of the more than 50 districtwide enrollment clinics to get help in enrolling their child for any campus or any grade. The clinics are…