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- American Association of University Women (AAUW): Austin Branch - Promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change. Site includes meeting information, a list of study groups and projects, and membership information.
www.main.org/aauw
- Austin Community Education - Sponsored by the Austin Independent School District and the City of Austin. Includes information about after school, child care, tutoring, summer, and homeless and adult education programs.
www.communityeducation.org
- Childcare Quality Improvement Project - Provides accreditation support for childcare centers serving low-income families. Includes applications for participation.
www2.austincc.edu/sgartner
- Communities in Schools - Dropout prevention program that provides school-based social services. Includes a list of campuses served, donation and volunteer information, a list of services, and job opportunities.
www.cisaustin.org
- Connections Resource Center - Community resource center for parents and child care providers whose mission is to improve the quality of early education and care for children. Includes a list of programs, calendar of events, and a donation form.
www.connectionscenter.org
- Education Austin - Works to improve public schools for students, teachers, and parents. Includes news, job opportunities, membership form, and information about events such as professional development sessions. Affiliated with the National Education Association.
educationaustin.org
- Expanding Your Horizons - Encourages young women in middle school grades 6 through 8 to pursue careers in math and science by holding conferences and workshops. Includes information about cost and schedule of the Austin conference, FAQ, and information about becoming a volunteer.
www.twistinc.org
- Gay, Lesbian, Straight Teachers Network of Austin - Aims to create an environment at school in which every member of the school community is valued and respected, regardless of sexual orientation. Includes mission, meeting information, membership form, and a list of activities.
www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/4611
- Gifts through Adults - Group of conflict resolution specialists that provide communication techniques to adults who educate and support youth. Includes a description of mediation and staff profiles.
www.gifts-ta.org
- Helping Austin Area Schools - University of Texas organization that adopts needy Austin elementary schools and provides them with various types of assistance. Includes news, mission statement, list of projects, and membership information.
www.utexas.edu/students/haas
- L.C. Anderson High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) - Includes calendar of events, forum, and contact information for alumni.
www.andersonptsa.com
- Lake Travis Education Foundation (LTEF) - Non-profit organization supporting education in the Lake Travis Independent School District. Includes a calendar of events, a list of directors, and mission.
www.laketraviseducationfoundation.org
- Literacy Austin - Offers free literacy and English as a second language instruction to adults. Site includes a list of programs, volunteer opportunities, and a calendar of events.
www.literacyaustin.org
- Reading Is Fundamental of Austin - Gives books to Austin children from low-income families to motivate them to become lifelong readers and teaches low-income parents effective ways of sharing books with their children. Includes program schedules, volunteer opportunities, a list of supporters, and tips for reading with your child.
www.rifaustin.org
- Steiner Ranch Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) - Includes newsletter, membership form, and calendar of events.
www.main.org/srepta
- Stephen F. Austin High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) - Includes newsletter, calendar of events, forum, a list of extracurricular activities, and contact information for alumni.
austinhighptsa.com
- Texas Association of Community Colleges - An information resource for matters relating to the community colleges of Texas. Includes a policy reference manual, job bank, and calendar of events.
www.tacc.org
- Texas Association of Community Schools - Professional association of small, rural, and mid-sized school districts dedicated to the advancement of excellence for students in public education. Includes a list of officers and members, calendar of events, insurance information, and job opportunities.
www.tacsnet.org
- Timy Baranoff Elementary Parent Teacher Association (PTA) - Includes bylaws, meeting minutes, membership and volunteer information, calendar of events, and a newsletter.
www.baranoffpta.org
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