BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME;VALUE=TEXT:Calendar of Events PRODID:-//Drupal iCal API//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:aca2d083-865c-4fab-abcc-ba7faa393295@austinisd.org DTSTAMP:20250909T151142Z SUMMARY:Paying for College: What Parents Should Know DTSTART:20251001T230000Z DTEND:20251002T000000Z ORGANIZER:果冻传媒app ISD DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Parent U: College Readiness Strategies for Pare nts! 果冻传媒app ISD Parent U is a series of virtual workshops for parents and guardians to help support their student in preparation for their postsecon dary journey. Each month\, families gain practical tools and information o n college readiness\, career planning\, financial aid\, mental health\, an d more. On October 1\, we're hosting an informative session on financial a id\, scholarships\, and smart ways to pay for college. We鈥檒l walk you th rough FAFSA/TASFA\, scholarship opportunities\, important deadlines\, and how you can support your student through the financial side of the college process. Wednesday\, October 1\, 2025 6-7 p.m. Register for the Virt ual Meeting here Virtual Sessions are in English with Spanish in terpretation. Questions? Email college.advisor@austinisd.org. Ma rk your calendars for future 果冻传媒app ISD Parent U Sessions:   Date Tit le Description November 5\, 2025 Advanced Opportunities Night Learn about the advanced academic opportunities available to your student\, including Dual Credit\, CTE\, Fine Arts\, Multilingual\, AP\, OnRamps\, and Early Co llege programs. This session will help you understand how your teen can ea rn college credit while still in high school鈥攁nd what you can do to supp ort them along the way. Target Audience: Middle School and High School Fam ilies   January 7\, 2026 Testing for College: SAT\, ACT\, TSIA2\, and AP Explained This session is focused on college entrance and placement ex ams\, including the SAT\, ACT\, TSIA2\, and AP. We鈥檒l break down why the se tests matter\, how they impact college readiness\, available prep resou rces\, and how scores are used. Get the tools to help your student feel co nfident and prepared! Target Audience: High School Families   Februar y 4\, 2026 What Comes Next? First-Year College Prep for Families College a cceptance is just the beginning! Join us for a l session covering key next steps for your student鈥檚 transition to college\, including housing\, me ningitis vaccine\, TSIA2\, orientation\, and more. We鈥檒l also introduce the concept of 鈥渟ummer melt鈥 and how to keep your student on track aft er graduation. Target Audience: Senior Families   March 4\, 2026 Coll ege Bound: Don鈥檛 Miss These Exploration Events Help your student explore what鈥檚 possible after high school! This session will highlight upcoming college exploration events\, including the NACAC College Fair and the Nat ional Hispanic College Fair. Learn how these events connect students with colleges\, programs\, scholarships\, and admissions reps all in one place. Target Audience: Junior Families   April 1\, 2026  Thriving Thr ough Transitions: Mental Health & School Changes Transitions between schoo l levels can be exciting\, but also stressful. This session will explore h ow shifts from 5th to 6th\, 8th to 9th\, and senior year to college affect students' mental health\, behavior\, and executive functioning. Learn how to support your child emotionally and practically through each stage of c hange. Target Audience: Middle School and High School Families LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T152500Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR