Academic Resources
These resources support our students’ education and development in PK-12 and beyond.
Subcategories include: Athletics, Fine Arts & After School Programs, English Learners & Dual Language, Graduation & College Readiness, Instruction, Students with Disabilities, Tutoring & Learning at Home
10 Key Policies and Practices for Supporting Language Development —with strong evidence of effectiveness from high-quality research—
This document distills the latest research findings into 10 easy-to-follow recommendations that states, school districts, schools, and parents can use to support language development.
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Accountability, Research, Evaluation and Testing
The Accountability, Research, Evaluation and Testing Department integrates survey research, program evaluation, data dissemination and accountability-related services to help guide academic instruction, data management, and administrative decision-making.
Advanced Placement
Offering 29 courses, San Antonio’s Advanced Placement Program enables students to pursue college-level studies with the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Each AP course connects directly to a wide variety of college majors and careers.
Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG)
Providing services to individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities.
Bexar County BiblioTech Public Library
Bexar County’s BiblioTech is the first all-digital public library in the United States. BiblioTech is located in Bexar County, Texas. Bexar County’s BiblioTech’s mission is to provide all Bexar County residents with technology access to enhance education and literacy, promote reading as recreation, and equip all members of our community with the necessary tools to thrive as citizens of the digital age.
Library membership is free to all Bexar County residents. Access to the digital collection is available 24/7.
BiblioTech del condado de Bexar es la primera biblioteca pública totalmente digital de los Estados Unidos. BiblioTech está ubicado en el condado de Bexar, Texas. La misión de BiblioTech del condado de Bexar es brindar a todos los residentes del condado de Bexar acceso a la tecnología para mejorar la educación y la alfabetización, promover la lectura como recreación y equipar a todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad con las herramientas necesarias para prosperar como ciudadanos de la era digital.
La membresía de la biblioteca es gratuita para todos los residentes del condado de Bexar. El acceso a la colección digital está disponible las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana.
Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio – Page Turners
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio provides a life-changing Club experience and after-school help that assures success is within reach of every child who enters our doors. We work hard to ensure that all Club members are on track to graduate from high school on time and with a solid plan for their futures. Our programs provide avenues for Club members to gain life skills centered around good character, citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.
Our Page Turners program provides small group learning sessions to 1st-3rd graders in need of extra assistance with their reading skills. This helps them to get on – and stay at – grade reading level.
Cafe College
Offering a wide range of college and career readiness workshops, resources, prep-courses, etc.
College, Career, & Military Readiness
College, Career and Military Readiness works with schools and stakeholders to develop programs that prepare students for success in college, career and the military.
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Our vision is to inspire and empower all students to pursue their dreams, we must transform the urban education experience with unrelenting determination to provide equity and access.
Dial-a-Story with the San Antonio Public Library
For over 20 years, SAPL’s Dial-a-Story service has been available to the children of San Antonio. This service is a way for children to experience story time from wherever they are. SAPL’s librarians record news stories every Tuesday and Friday, one in English and one in Spanish.
To listen in, all you need to do is call (210) 207-4466 at any time of the day.
Durante más de 20 años, el servicio Dial-a-Story de SAPL ha estado disponible para los niños de San Antonio. Este servicio es una forma para que los niños experimenten la hora del cuento desde donde estén. Los bibliotecarios de SAPL graban noticias todos los martes y viernes, una en inglés y otra en español.
Para escuchar, todo lo que necesita hacer es llamar al (210) 207-4466 en cualquier momento del día.
Dual Credit
San Antonio ISD students can engage in rigorous college level course work through universities and colleges who have a fully executed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU’s) with the district. Students earn college credit at no cost while working toward a high school diploma and their postsecondary education.
Educational Technology & Design
Our goal is to leverage technology for student achievement and to empower all learners to be future ready.
Ella Austin Community Center Reading Program
Our one-on-one and small group instruction takes place in the secure and supportive setting of Bowden Academy (SAISD). Using proven evidence-based strategies, we strive to exceed the standards established by the Texas Education Agency and achieve the learning goals of our students and their families.
Enhanced Library Card from the San Antonio Library
Want to apply for an Enhanced Library Card (a library card with your name, photo, and personal information)? This guide will walk you through the process!
Freed Texas
FREED Texas was born out of a great need to address the multi-dimensional needs of an individual as they strive to reintegrate into a society that has discounted formerly incarcerated people as citizens.
FREED TX is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to end the cycle of Recidivism through access to Education, Employment, and Divinity. In partnership with San Antonio Colleges, FREED Texas offers individuals who have experienced incarceration an educational experience via a 9-week cohort Remnant Healing Academy that offers Peer Support, Civic Engagement, Health & Wellness, & Divinity and Financial Literacy.
FREED Texas nació de una gran necesidad de abordar las necesidades multidimensionales de un individuo mientras se esfuerza por reintegrarse a una sociedad que ha descartado como ciudadanos a las personas anteriormente encarceladas.
FREED TX es una organización sin fines de lucro 501c3 cuya misión es poner fin al ciclo de reincidencia a través del acceso a la educación, el empleo y la divinidad. En asociación con San Antonio Colleges, FREED Texas ofrece a las personas que han experimentado el encarcelamiento una experiencia educativa a través de una cohorte de 9 semanas de Remnant Healing Academy que ofrece apoyo entre pares, participación cívica, salud y bienestar, y educación sobre divinidad y finanzas.
Information Technology Help Desk
The Information Technology Department oversees a wide range of programs dedicated to the implementation and support of technological systems that positively impact classroom instruction, data analysis and reporting, student testing, daily staff work functions and other processes that contribute to the District’s overall success.
Inman Christian Center
International Baccalaureate (IB)
An International Baccalaureate (IB) education can open up a world of possibilities! It seeks to develop the whole child as someone who sees learning as a life-long process, a way of life. Through its programmes and focus on the Learner Profile, students develop into inquiring, nowledgeable and caring young people who think critically, are self-motivated and seek out new challenges.International Baccalaureate (IB
Madonna Center
For over 80 years, the Madonna Center has been committed to breaking the cycle of generational poverty by supporting families with quality childhood education, connections to resources, and social services. As a United Way Agency, Madonna has provided numerous social services to low-income families on the Westside San Antonio.
Durante más de 80 años, el Centro Madonna se ha comprometido a romper el ciclo de pobreza generacional apoyando a las familias con educación infantil de calidad, conexiones con recursos y servicios sociales. Como agencia de United Way, Madonna ha brindado numerosos servicios sociales a familias de bajos ingresos en el lado oeste de San Antonio.
Math Department
The SAISD Math Department aligns with the National Council of Teacher’s of Mathematics (NCTM) position statement around the purpose of K-12 Mathematics. Each and every student should: develop deep mathematical understanding; understand and critique the world through mathematics; and experience the wonder, joy, and beauty of mathematics.
Morgan’s Multi-Assistance Center
Morgan’s Multi-Assistance Center (MAC) is a center that improves the lives of individuals with disabilities and special needs through comprehensive and coordinated services. Morgan’s MAC’s services use a family-centered approach with full collaboration from the family, MAC Member, and community partners known as MACers (pronounced “MACK-ers”).
El Centro de Asistencia Múltiple (MAC) de Morgan es un centro que mejora las vidas de personas con discapacidades y necesidades especiales a través de servicios integrales y coordinados. Los servicios de MAC de Morgan utilizan un enfoque centrado en la familia con la colaboración total de la familia, el miembro de MAC y los socios comunitarios conocidos como MACers (pronunciados “MACK-ers”).
SAISD Athletic Schedules
See the full list of in season sporting schedules.
SAISD College Credit in High School
This website will help you explore all of the ways that students can earn college credit in high school.
SAISD Disability Services: Child Find
This link shares information regarding the referral process and who to contact if you believe your child might have a disability.
SAISD Disability Services: Parent Support Programs
Parent Programs is a support provided to families of students with IEPs that help strengthen home, school and community partnerships. Services include informational groups, resource connection and support from Parent Liaisons and Social Workers.
SAISD Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education Department provides an acclaimed, high-quality educational program to eligible 3 and 4-year-olds through its state and district-funded pre-kindergarten and federally-funded Head Start programs.
Our Early Childhood Education Program is designed to provide students a strong foundation for kindergarten and future learning through a curriculum that addresses their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
El Departamento de Educación Infantil ofrece un programa educativo aclamado y de alta calidad a niños elegibles de 3 y 4 años a través de sus programas de prekínder financiados por el estado y el distrito y Head Start con fondos federales.
Nuestro Programa de Educación Infantil está diseñado para brindar a los estudiantes una base sólida para el jardín de infantes y el aprendizaje futuro a través de un plan de estudios que aborda su desarrollo social, emocional, físico y cognitivo.
SAISD Event Tickets Information
All SAISD hosted sporting events require tickets to be purchased ahead of time. Tickets are sold online through Ticket Spicket.
SAISD Extended Learning Programs
After School Challenge Program is available for SAISD students in grades K-8 from 3:20-6:20 PM. Schools with a minimum of 25 students will offer a program that includes academic support and enrichment activities. Services are provided through the YMCA and Greater San Antonio All Stars. Dinner is served to students. Parents must complete an application.
SAISD Gifted & Talented Education
Parents will find Information about Gifted Identification and services in both English and Spanish.
SAISD Postsecondary Initiatives
Parents and students will find information as well as a link to their campus College and Career Hub website which is filled with information and resources to help students complete their college and financial aid applications and enrollment processes.
SAISD SEAD Specialist Support
Specialists are available to provide behavioral resources for students in the school and home.
SAISD Summer Strength and Conditioning Programs
SAISD is offering a variety of summer strength and conditioning programs across the District.
SAISD Tutoring Resource
Tutor.com provides students with assistance on demand and easily connects them with expert tutoring on more than 200 subjects covering grades K-12. Tutors are available 24/7 for most subjects, so students can study on their own schedule.
SAISD UIL Athletic Physical Form
The UIL athletic physical form most be completed and submitted by all students participating in a sporting program.
San Antonio ISD Bilingual, ESL, and Migrant Programs
MISIÓN / MISSION
Garantice el éxito académico para todos los estudiantes bilingües emergentes a través de prácticas innovadoras que eleven y cultiven la cultura, el idioma y las identidades de los estudiantes.
Ensure academic success for all Emergent Bilingual students through innovative practices that elevate and cultivate students’ culture, language, and identities.
San Antonio ISD International Welcome Center
The International Welcome Center (IWC) assists with testing of students who are new to US schools and new to SAISD, if a language other than English is indicated on the student’s Home Language Survey (HLS).
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El Centro de Bienvenida Internacional (IWC) ayuda con las pruebas de los estudiantes que son nuevos en las escuelas de EE. UU. y nuevos en SAISD, si se indica un idioma distinto al inglés en la Encuesta sobre el idioma del hogar (HLS) del estudiante.
San Antonio Parks & Recreation’s E-Sport Team
Join Team Salamanders!
Calling all high school teens to join San Antonio Parks & Recreation’s e-sport team!
The season is from September 2023 to April 2024. Practices are on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Participating Community Centers:
• Garrett – Valorant
• Palm Heights – Rocket League
• Quintero – Super Smash Bros
• Woodard – Valorant
For more info call 210.207.3061
¡Únete al equipo Salamandras!
¡Llamando a todos los adolescentes de secundaria a unirse al equipo de deportes electrónicos de Parques y Recreación de San Antonio!
La temporada es de septiembre de 2023 a abril de 2024. Las prácticas son los martes y jueves de 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 pm.
Centros comunitarios participantes:
• Garrett – Valorante
• Palm Heights – Liga de cohetes
• Quintero – Super Smash Bros.
• Woodard – Valorante
Para más información llame al 210.207.3061
San Antonio Public Library
The San Antonio Public Library changes lives through the transformative power of information, imagination, and ideas. Central Library and branches offer programs to serve the needs and interests of the community, including programs for all ages that support early childhood literacy, education, culture, economic development, and more.
La Biblioteca Pública de San Antonio cambia vidas a través del poder transformador de la información, la imaginación y las ideas. La Biblioteca Central y sus sucursales ofrecen programas para atender las necesidades e intereses de la comunidad, incluidos programas para todas las edades que apoyan la alfabetización, la educación, la cultura, el desarrollo económico y más en la primera infancia.
San Antonio Youth Literacy
San Antonio Youth Literacy’s mission is to provide one-on-one support to children in San Antonio by empowering them with the skills needed to read to learn while fostering self-confidence and enjoyment of reading.
Science Department
The Science Department oversees science instruction district-wide and works in collaboration with campuses to develop students who understand scientific inquiry and are able to engage in a variety of scientific practices to explain phenomena or solve problems.
Section 504/Dyslexia
The 504/Dyslexia Department oversees compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) which is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities. The department oversees identification of Section 504 eligible students as well as implementation of 504 Service Pla
The YMCA of Greater San Antonio
For over 140 years, we have been listening and responding to our community’s most critical social needs, ensuring that everyone has the chance to learn, grow, and thrive, regardless of age, income, ability, ethnicity, or faith. We focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, and incorporate core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith into all we do.
At the YMCA we are more than a gym, we are a community with something for everyone in your family.
We offer:
State-of-the-art fitness facilities at 12 locations across San Antonio & Boerne, Cibolo, New Braunfels, & Schertz
Early Learning Centers Childhood 2 San Antonio locations
School-age after-school programs
Youth sports
Swim Lessons
Durante más de 140 años, hemos escuchado y respondido a las necesidades sociales más críticas de nuestra comunidad, asegurando que todos tengan la oportunidad de aprender, crecer y prosperar, independientemente de su edad, ingresos, capacidad, origen étnico o fe. Nos centramos en el desarrollo juvenil, la vida saludable y la responsabilidad social, e incorporamos valores fundamentales de cariño, honestidad, respeto, responsabilidad y fe en todo lo que hacemos.
En YMCA somos más que un gimnasio, somos una comunidad con algo para todos los miembros de su familia.
Ofrecemos:
Instalaciones de fitness de última generación en 12 ubicaciones en San Antonio y Boerne, Cibolo, New Braunfels y Schertz
Centros de Aprendizaje Temprano Infancia 2 ubicaciones en San Antonio
Programas extraescolares para niños en edad escolar
deportes juveniles
Lecciones de natación
World Languages Department
The World Languages Program prepares students for an increasingly open and globally interconnected world. We seek to strengthen the World Languages Program for all, beginning with exploratory levels in elementary, and continuing through middle and high school advanced courses for college credit as well as career readiness.