Advanced Academic Services is part of the Austin Independent School District. This blog provides information, activities, and events regarding advanced academics and high ability children and teens. Smart without compromise. Potential without limits.

Friday, September 13, 2013

Save the Date: GT Games Day



GT Elementary Student Games Day
& Parent Networking Event

Saturday, October 19, 2013
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Baker Center Cafeteria
3908 Avenue B
Austin, TX 78751

Kids, bring your favorite board game or card game
and join other GT students in having some fun!

Parents, spend time networking with other GT parents.  If you can, bring your laptop or tablet so you can explore Austin ISD GT resources.

Free.  No registration required.
                                                 Call 512-414-0155 for information.
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Guardar La Fecha


Austin Independent School District

Departamento de Advanced Academic Services

Presenta el


Día de juegos para estudiantes de Primaria Superdotados y Talentosos (GT) y Sesión de red matriz para padres

Sabado, 19 de Octubre, 2013

9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Baker Center Cafeteria

3908 Avenue B

Austin, TX 78751


Los niños, llevar su favorito juego de mesa o juego de cartas y unirse a otros GT estudiantes para divertirse!


Los padres, pasar tiempo con otros GT padres. Si se puede, llevar su equipo portátil para que usted pueda explorar GT recursos de AISD.


No requiere inscripción. Entrada gratis.
                                        Para más detalles, comuníquese al 414-0155.
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Parent Education and GT Elementary Student Enrichment Event

“People and Power: Making the Connection”
3rd Annual GT Parent Education and GT Elementary Student Enrichment Event
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Doors open 8:45 a.m.
9:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Travis High School
Free. No registration required.
Concurrent sessions allow parents and students to explore interests.

Advanced Academic Services
Austin Independent School District
For more details contact 414-9986.
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Call for GT Nominations

Parents, Guardians, and Teachers may nominate students for Austin ISD's Gifted and Talented Program by September 20, 2013.

The Austin Independent School District’s Department of Advanced Academic Services is pleased to announce that nominations for gifted and talented students in grades K-12 are being accepted during the month of September. Interested parents and guardians should contact their school’s GT Advocate for campus deadline and assistance with completing the nomination process. GT screening and testing requires parent/guardian permission by the campus deadline. A variety of measures are used for screening and testing including assessments for bilingual students. For more information about the AISD gifted program, please visit the AISD web site at http://www.austinisd.org/academics/curriculum/gt/ or call 512-414-9986.

El Departamento de Servicios Académicos Avanzados del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Austin (AISD) se complace en anunciar que se están aceptando nominaciones de estudiantes de primaria (los grados K-12) para el Programa de Dotados y Talentosos (GT) y se aceptarán durante septiembre. Los padres de familia y custodios que estén interesados deben comunicarse con el representante del programa de la escuela para informarse de la fecha límite de entrega de solicitudes o para recibir ayuda con el proceso de nominaciones. Para llevar a cabo las evaluaciones del programa, se exige el permiso de los padres o custodios antes de la fecha límite de la escuela. Se utilizan una variedad de medidas para evaluar a los estudiantes, entre ellas evaluaciones para estudiantes bilingües. Para más información sobre el Programa de Dotados y Talentosos de AISD, visite la página electrónica del distrito en http://www.austinisd.org/academics/curriculum/gt/ o llame al 512-414-0155.
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Monday, August 26, 2013

MACC Hosts Preview, Panel Discussion on "Latino Americans"


Tuesday, September 10th at 7:00 pm
 
Excerpts from the upcoming PBS series will be presented.
The series traces more than 500 years of history to chronicle the stories of Latino Americans.
Panel discussion and reception immediately following.

MODERATOR: Dr. Cinthia S. Salinas
Panel: John J. Valadez, producer of LATINO AMERICANS
Dr. Emilio Zamora, Department of History, University of Texas
Marta Cotera, author and historian
 
RSVP at klru.org/latinoamericans
 
Admission is free!
 

 
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Science Under the Stars - Save the Dates

Science Under the Stars is a free public outreach lecture series in Austin, Texas. Events start at 7:30 p.m. outdoors at Brackenridge Field Laboratory, 2907 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, Texas 78703. Arrive early for refreshments and fun activities for kids of all ages!
  • September 12: Kelsey Jiang (stickleback)
  • October 10: Alejandro Berrio (coffee)
  • November 14: Ian Wright (spiders)
  • December 12 : Amanda Lea (Panama)
More on Science Under the Stars: http://scienceunderthestars.org/category/events/

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Friday, August 9, 2013

Back To School Bash, August 24th

Save the Date! AISD Back to School Bash is Aug. 24


The Austin Independent School District invites its students and families to attend the annual Back-to-School Bash. The event takes place Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon in Exhibit Hall 4 of the Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St. During the celebration, families can learn about the many district programs and services that help students have a great school year. Additionally, families will have access to free immunizations from Seton and more.

 Free shuttle transportation will be available every 30 minutes beginning at 8 a.m. from the following locations:
  • One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd.
  • Blazier Elementary, 8601 Vertex Blvd.
  • Martin Middle School, 1601 Haskell
  • Mendez Middle School, 5106 Village Square
  • Reagan High School, 7104 Berkman Drive
This event is a partnership between AISD and The City of Austin.
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