New Parent Cloud Enhances Access to Online Resources for AISD Families

This month, the Austin Independent School District launched the Parent Cloud—an online portal that aggregates the district's educational resources into one user-friendly website for parents. The site was developed by the district's technology department to serve as the primary online resource for parents.  Through the Parent Cloud, users will be able to access their students' grades,…

Student safety and advocacy (En español)

Dear Austin ISD Families,  We are aware that students from some of our high schools are planning a peaceful walkout this afternoon. We want to assure you that we have protocols around these kinds of events and are prepared to keep all students safe.  The stated purpose of the walkout is to call for peace. It is important to note that this event is not sponsored or endorsed by the…

Austin ISD implements strategies to improve student achievement (En español)

Results of the 2024 STAAR are now available and show Austin ISD, along with other Texas school districts, still struggling to get scores back on track post-pandemic.  Why it matters: While test scores aren’t the only measure of academic knowledge, the tests show how our students are mastering course material so we can create plans to address gaps in knowledge. 

Accessibility Resources

Video Introduction to Web Accessibility and W3C Standards W3C Web Accessibility Initiative ‌

FERPA Notification of Rights

Student Privacy 101: FERPA (video) Notification of Rights under FERPA for Elementary and Secondary Schools: In accordance with federal regulations and for the benefit of parents and students in the school district, this notice serves to notify parents of students currently in attendance and students of legal age (18 or older) of their rights regarding educational records and confidentiality.

Staff Resources

Resources & Recommendations

SHAC Resources School Health Resources: AISD Wellness Policy FFA (Local) (Regulation)

Austin ISD Prop A Ballot Initiative

Prop A 2024 Prop A 2024 (En español) On

Resources & Support

Resources & Support AISD Translation and Interpretation Team The Translation and Interpretation team facilitates communication in a language that students and families can understand.

Summer Device Plans for Austin ISD Families

As the 2023-24 school year wraps up, campuses district-wide will collect student devices and chargers, except for those issued by Austin ISD's Special Education department. Device Collection: We kindly request that all elementary and middle school students (up to 8th grade) return their devices. This helps us ensure that every student has a device upon their return to school. High school…