AISD Family & Community Engagement

Newsletter

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-AISD ATTENDANCE MATTERS-

IMMUNIZATION CLINICS

List of immunization clinics:


https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Health/Immunizations/2018_S4T_BS_Flyer-_English.pdf


Did you know? The law requires that all students be up to date with their immunizations, applicable to both remote and in-person learners.

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-Learning Opportunities-

A SEASON OF CHANGE WORKSHOP

Wednesday, Nov. 11th, 10am-12pm

This is an online event.

Join us for a meaningful learning opportunity!

Learn to recognize personal stressors and how they affect you, and practice stress coping skills related to mindfulness.


Please see flyer for additional details: A Season of Change Flyer

PATHWAY TO PARAEDUCATOR

Join Austin ISD & Austin Community College for the Free Pathway to Paraeducator Program!


For more details see flyer attached below.


If you have any questions, please contact the Parent Engagement Support Office at 512-414-0726.

AUSTIN ISD ESL PROGRAM

You are invited to attend a ZOOM Orientation session which is first step in beginning ESL classes.


For orientation session details please see flyer attached below.

-AISD Special Education Series-

Registration is required for the Special Education Sessions: Registration Link


Es requerido registrarse para las sesiones de Educación Especial: Enlace de registro

AISD TWILIGHT PROGRAM

Twilight Evening School Program provides AISD students options for credit recovery, grade repair and attendance makeup. The program assists students who are at risk by offering support during after school extended hours.


Enrolled students must be referred by their school counselor for the program.


The program flyer is attached below.

-RACE TALKS-

MAESTRO EN CASA

Maestro en Casa ESL Program coming soon!


Contact your parent support specialist or the Parent Engagement Support Office for more information.

CREATIVE ACTION & Parent Engagement Support Office WORKSHOP SERIES

Dates and topics of the upcoming workshops:


  • Sun 11/15, 2-3:15 - Raising Courageous Bystanders

  • Thu 12/3, 6-7:15 - Talking to Young People About Race

  • Wed 12/9, 6-7:15 - Helping Young People Understand Consent


Spanish interpretation will be provided.

-PARTNERS IN PARENTING-

#Togetherwewillheal

The impact of suicide on African Americans in Texas.


Wednesday, November 18, 2020

1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.


To register please see flyer attached below.

CENTRAL TX AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY SUPPORT CONFERENCE

We are happy to announce that AISD will be providing scholarships to AISD families who would like to attend the conference.


Please contact your parent support specialist or the Parent Engagement Support Office to register.

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-SEASONAL RESOURCES-

COATS FOR KIDS 2020

The application for Coats for Kids is now open!


Here is the link for the English Google Registration Form:

https://forms.gle/tL9rmGAHphojLYXw8


Here is the link for the Spanish Google Registration Form:

https://forms.gle/7wwvMZpzpNwn1jqJA


A printable PDF form is attached below.

RENT ASSISTANCE

The RENT (Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants) Program still has funds available!


The RENT program provides direct rental support for up to three months for income-eligible Austinites who can demonstrate a COVID-19-related income loss.


To access the RENT Program website click on the image to left.

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EMERGENCY RELIEF FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS

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-AISD & Community Resource Guide-

(Click on the image to open the resource guide)

AISD Open for Learning website:

https://www.austinisd.org/openforlearning

Austin Council of PTA: Announcements




Leonor Vargas, LMSW-Administrative Supervisor of Parent Programs

T.A. Vasquez-Parent Engagement Support Lead/Community Organizer

Marisol Fray, LMSW-Social Services Specialist

Maria Hanley- Parent Engagement Support Lead/Community Organizer

Jennifer Vasquez-Administrative Assistant II

Main Office: 512-414-0726

Department of School, Family & Community Education