AISD Family & Community Engagement
Newsletter
~Families & Educators Working Together to Ensure the Success of Everyone~
The Parent Engagement Support Office and the Parent Support Specialist team would like to extend a warm welcome as we prepare for the 2020-2021 school year. We are looking forward to a year of learning and partnership. We believe it is important for families and schools to work together and share responsibility for student success. As part of this goal, we have developed the AISD Family & Community Engagement Newsletter to provide some tools and resources to help ease into the new school year.
To view this newsletter in a different language, click on the Translate Newsletter button located in the black box to the top right.
-AISD Remote Learning-
-AISD's Online Learning Platforms-
BLEND
BLEND is a learning positioning system that allows teachers to provide instructional support, class calendars, assignments and resources for students in a safe online environment. Features within BLEND are intended to be used to amplify the best practices of teachers and enhance the skills and interests of students. BLEND provides learning, assessment and organization tools that allows users to be more efficient and effective in their day to day teaching and learning tasks.
Video: How to Use BLEND (multiple languages available)
SeeSaw
ZOOM
Zoom is a web-based video conferencing tool that allows users to meet online, with or without video.
-Open for Learning Spanish Resource Videos-
If you would like to access the ADELANTE conference videos about topics preparing for the new school year, please visit Educa Austin on Facebook. Click on the above image to view the Educa Facebook page.
AISD PreK3 Head Start Program
Austin ISD is excited to welcome students to PreK for the 2020-2021 school year.
- For information about the AISD PreK 3 Head Start Program please click HERE.
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-Remote Learning Tips-
-Community Resources-
Rent Assistance Program
City of Austin Utility Customer Assistance Program
Online Application: Emergency Financial Assistance
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-Health & Wellness-
Action for Healthy Kids
Parent Toolkit
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-Upcoming Learning Opportunities-
AISD Upclose Program
AISD is now accepting applications for its UpClose program. If you or someone you know is interested in learning the ins and outs and having a greater impact on the school district, UpClose is a great place to start or continue your journey.
For more information or to learn more about the program (informacion disponible en Español):
To Apply: 2020-2021 AISD Upclose Application
*All families welcome to apply - No experience required*
*Program is available only for AISD families and community members. Not available for district staff.
Central TX Dyslexia Conference
For more information on how to register for the conference please click here.
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-AISD INFORMATION LINKS-
*Check daily for updates*
Here is the direct link to the AISD Open for Learning website: https://www.austinisd.org/openforlearning
Here is the direct link to the AISD Meals website:
https://www.austinisd.org/covid19/meals
Here is the direct link to the AISD Health & Safety website:
https://www.austinisd.org/openforlearning/healthsafety
Here is the direct link to the AISD Remote Learning website: https://www.austinisd.org/openforlearning/academics
You can also send a text to Let's Talk at 512-886-6434
Family support line: (512) 414-9187
Support is available weekdays from 7 AM- 5 PM
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-Shaping the Future of Education-
We Need Your Help: Census Deadline September 30th
Data is showing that we have low response numbers in Travis County and Texas.
The School Census Outreach document gives you some sample language that you can use, along with a schedule to follow during the 30-Day Census Outreach Campaign. We would recommend that you use any of your existing communication and social media platforms that you use communicate.
Thank you for your hard work and diligence to support a complete count in AISD and Travis County.
PARENT ENGAGEMENT SUPPORT OFFICE
Leonor Vargas, LMSW-Administrative Supervisor of Parent Programs
T.A. Vasquez-Parent Engagement Support Lead/Community Organizer
Maria Hanley- Parent Engagement Support Lead/Community Organizer
Marisol Fray, LMSW-Social Services Specialist-Bilingual
Jennifer Vasquez-Administrative Assistant II
Main Office: 512-414-0726
AISD PARENT SUPPORT SPECIALISTS-NEWSLETTER TEAM
Mayra Hernandez- PSS at Norman Sims Elementary
Jorge Acevedo-Ferrer- PSS at Metz-Sanchez Elementary
Rubi Rodriguez- PSS at Graham Elementary
Alicia Sanchez- PSS at Jordan Elementary
Maricela Moreira-Torres- PSS at McBee Elementary
Alvaro Garcia- PSS at Navarro Early College High School