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2013 Superintendent Evaluation
School Board President Vincent M. Torres read the following statement at the Dec. 16, 2013 regular board meeting:The Trustees of the Austin Independent School District have completed the annual performance evaluation of our Superintendent, Dr. Meria Carstarphen, for the 2012-2013 school year and wish to take this opportunity to report on this work to the community.
Student-Athletes Stand up to Domestic, Dating Violence
Austin ISD Athletics has been doing its part to promote safe and healthy relationships during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.In partnership with the Travis County Sheriff's Office, Texas Advocacy Project and SAFE, student-athletes have been wearing purple ribbons in October to encourage others to stand up against dating and domestic violence.
NACER, New Community Partnership, Celebrates First Semester
Coming out of a successful first semester, Austin ISD’s NACER community partnership is celebrating its achievements throughout the fall and is planning to expand its reach in the spring. Northeast Austin Communities for Educational Readiness is a family of schools that work together to focus on developing a streamlined system of academic and social support throughout its community.
Media Advisory: AISD Hosts Harvest Fest at Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD’s Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus, in partnership with Austin Voices for Education and Youth, is hosting Harvest Fest this weekend to provide resources for families. What: Family event, including educational resources, free flu shots, dental and vision screenings, eyeglasses for students, live music, games and food
Video: Demonstration Classroom Teachers in Action
The Department of Professional Development is excited to introduce you to our 2013-2014 Demonstration Classroom Teachers. Demonstration Classroom Teachers (DCTs) are AISD educators who provide an exemplar resource for instructional practices in our district. These embedded professional development models utilize the expertise of classroom teachers who demonstrate consistent, effective…
Career and Job Fair—Summer Melt 2018
Class of 2018 graduates, join us to find additional resources and opportunities at the Career and Job Fair, July 14 9:30 a.m.–noon at Travis ECHS! The Career and Job Fair is part of our Summer Melt Program, a program through which we bring a number of our college advisors to provide additional support and outreach to recent high school graduates.These efforts are particularly targeted…
Ann Richards Stars Celebrate Graduation
The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders community, staff, families and friends joined together June 15 to celebrate the 2020 graduating class through a virtual ceremony. Superintendent Paul Cruz congratulated the graduates of this year's class via a video statement. His remarks were followed by a speech from Principal Kristina Waugh.
Tapestry and Buena Vista Foundations Offer $40,000 Matching Donation for AISD Flood Victims
AUSTIN, Texas—The Tapestry Foundation and Buena Vista Foundation have joined efforts to each provide a $20,000 challenge grant for a total of a $40,000 contribution to The Austin Project to provide direct assistance for families with children enrolled in the Austin Independent School District, as well as for AISD employees who were also displaced by the storms that flooded neighborhoods in…
Central Office Climate Survey: Executive Summary, School Year 2021–2022
This summary describes results from the 2021–2022 Central Office Climate Survey (COCS). Since 2005, the COCS has been conducted to gather information on aspects of work climate and conditions at AISD Central Office. Respondents answer questions about morale and leadership within their major area,…Repurposing Anita Ferrales Coy Facility
Overview The Anita Ferrales Coy Facility, formerly known as the John T. Allan Facility, is situated on an almost 18-acre site in East Austin. It is primarily home to the district’s Alternative Learning Center (ALC), which provides additional support to students who need to attend for a variety of reasons, including social and discipline challenges.