Mission & Vision

Mission 

We prepare every student with the knowledge and skills to thrive in college, career, and life.

Vision 

We are Austin’s home for inclusive learning: high expectations for all children, high outcomes for every student.

Values

In our interactions with students, families, community stakeholders and each other, we commit to:

  • Caring for every child to be healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged.
  • Educational equity, to ensure every child receives what is needed to develop to their full potential.
  • Innovation and academic excellence to inspire the next generation of leaders, civically engaged citizens, creative and critical thinkers, and lifelong learners.
  • Valuing diversity, inclusion and meaningful engagement of all voices as we collaborate to improve the common good.
  • A culture of respect, transparency, and data-informed decision making to build trusting relationships with each other and those we serve.
  • Engaging our employees and inviting their collaboration to make AISD a great place to work.
  • Aligning resources to student needs, to be strategic stewards of financial and human capacities to achieve our vision and mission.