Family Engagement & Student Support

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AISD to Continue Free Meals through the 2020-21 School Year

For all students participating in remote, off-campus learning, free 7 day meal packs will be available each Thursday at more than 40 curbside locations throughout Austin.

To find nearest meal site please visit the AISD Meals webpage.

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Learning Opportunities by Austin ISD:

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Recipes for Success

Join us for a series of sessions to learn about various topics linked to learning.

January 29 Flyers:

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Topic: SeeSaw Review

February 12 Flyers:

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Topic: Zoom Basics

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Caring for the Caregiver

Join the Parent Engagement Support Office and the Child Study System Department of SEL & Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to learn about ways to care for yourself during challenging times.

Please see flyers for details.

English Session / Sesion Español

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Secondary Dual Language Info Session

All families of 5th and 8th grade students, you are invited to join the Multilingual Department for family informational session on January 26.

Please see Flyer for additional details.

Learning Opportunities by Community Partners:

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Virtual Groups

Austin Child Guidance Center is offering FREE, virtual groups for Spring 2021.

Register at https://www.austinchildguidance.org/services/currentgroups.html or call (512) 451-2242.

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Virtual Workshops

VELA, an Austin-based nonprofit, that supports and empowers families of children with disabilities is offering free hands-on virtual courses for parents- registration is open now! Families can register for any of their 5 part series--Special Education Course, Autism Course, Transition to Adulthood Course, or Caregiver Wellness Course. In Spanish or English. View Spring Programming HERE.

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Citizenship Forums

Are you a permanent resident? Join us to learn more about how to apply for citizenship.

Please view Flyer for more details.

Register HERE!

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Financial Aid

The Austin Chamber of Commerce, Austin Community College, and Red Kite have partnered to host financial aid workshops across Central Texas. All students are welcome and workshops will offer FAFSA/TASFA completion support from area schools and other area colleges. Register HERE!

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Parent Workshops

For a list of upcoming events and details please see flyer HERE

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YES to BEST Conference

On Saturday, February 6th, join youth ages 14 to 24 as we explore mental health and wellness. You'll enjoy free interactive workshops, panel discussions, keynote speakers, entertainment, exhibitors, awards and giveaways.

Register HERE!

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Cómo hablar con sus adolescentes sobre la salud mental

Esta presentación dura una hora y permite a los padres hablar con sus adolescentes sobre la salud mental y disipar los mitos de la salud mental y proporcionar recursos útiles y un lenguaje saludable para usar.

Registrese Aqui

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Covid-19 Information & Resources:

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APH Covid-19 Testing Sites

Austin Public Health (APH) operates several COVID-19 testing sites throughout Austin. For more information about Covid-19 testing sites, pleases visit the website linked in the bar below.

COVID-19 Testing Information Website

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CommUnity Care Covid-19 Testing

CommUnity Care has several testing sites throughout Austin. For more information about CUC Covid-19 testing sites, please visit the website linked in the bar below.

CommUnity Care Covid-19 Testing Website

Community Resources Sheet:

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Vaccine Access:

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Friendly Reminders:

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2020-2021 Family Survey

Austin ISD values your input! Please complete the following family survey about the school your child attends. If you have more than one child, please fill out a different survey for each child.

Deadline to complete survey is March 5th.

https://www.austinisd.org/announcements/2021/01/08/2020-21-family-survey-now-available-encuesta-para-familias-de-2020-21

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Emergency Relief Food Distributions

All distributions are operating as a drive-thru with pre-packaged boxes that will be loaded directly into your vehicle’s trunk. Please allow appropriate space in your trunk before arriving.

Please see flyer attached below for Austin area food distribution schedule.

Austin Area Distribution Sites

CTFB Food Distribution Flyer