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Community Connections Austin ISD values creating and sustaining a culture of respect, employee wellbeing and promoting educational equity. We strive to build a diverse, inclusive community with meaningful engagement, trusting relationships, collaboration, data-informed decision making, and aligned resources.
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Austin: Annual Evaluation Report 2020–2021
In 2020–2021, the program’s fourth federally funded year, GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) Austin served a cohort of 9th grade students in the class of 2024 (n = 2,650) across seven high schools. Nearly all GEAR UP students received support services…Austin ISD Teacher Found Passion Through Fellow Instructor, AVID
When Celia Hernandez took an AVID college preparatory class her freshman year, she had no idea just how much of an impact it would have on her life and her career. Today, Hernandez teaches her own AVID college class at Paredes Middle School, helping students learn to be academically and socially prepared for success in high school and then college. She attributes her love of teaching to a…
Dyslexia Report Brief
This brief report summarizes research on dyslexia. It is intended to provide an initial look at this common type of learning disability that impacts 1 in 5 students. Included in the brief are links to the original source material and to supplementary resources and videos to learn more.U.S. Departments of Education and Justice Release Joint Guidance to Ensure English Learner Students Have Equal Access to High-Quality Education
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Justice (DOJ) today released joint guidance reminding states, school districts and schools of their obligations under federal law to ensure that English learner students have equal access to a high-quality education and the opportunity to achieve their full academic potential.
LASA Ranked No. 14 Among 25 Best Public High Schools in the U.S.
In a recent survey of public high schools, the Liberal Arts and Science Academy, or LASA, was ranked No. 14 among the top 25 high schools in the nation.
AISD Parent Support Specialists Survey Results, District-level Report 2010-2011
This report summarizes results from a survey administered in Spring 2011 to all AISD parent support specialists, who were asked to report on various activities and events involving families at their school.Austin ISD Appraisals
Other Staff Appraisals The department of educator effectiveness provides the support for counselor, classified and non-teaching professional/non-campus-based administrator appraisals.
Media Advisory: AISD Holds Press Conference at Back-to-School Bash
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD and the City of Austin will hold a press conference during the Back-to-School Bash on Saturday. Who: Austin ISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz and Austin City Council Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole.
MEDIA ADVISORY Student Crossing: AISD, City Promote Safety at 12th Annual Back to School Bash
Austin ISD and the city of Austin will hold a press conference during the Back to School Bash to promote safe travels to and from school.