Department Contact:
Aaron Perales
Executive Director of Family and Community Engagement
(682) 867-7715
aperales@aisd.net
Family Life Programs
Programs and services to engage, educate and empower.
Up-to-date content and opportunities to help you be the best parent you can be.
Early Childhood
You are your child’s first teacher, and we’ll support you in preparing your child for a lifetime of learning. Parents and children, ages birth to three years old, participate in weekly sessions of singing, playing and fun activities that ready children for pre-K.
Family Engagement and Empowerment
You’re not alone when it comes to parenting. Participate in an interactive workshop and discover tips and tools for raising happy children.
Café Conversations
Take a break and come to a Café Conversation. Refresh yourself through facilitated small-group discussions to help you become a better leader at home and more connected to the school community.
Fathers and Families
Designed to support positive male role models as they become more active in their student’s education.
Motivational Moments
Every parent deserves a pep talk.
Community Programs
Volunteers
Be the heart of Arlington ISD as a volunteer. Invest time with us to create a learning environment that helps children thrive.
After-School Programs
Serving pre-K 4 through sixth grade at elementary campuses, the Arlington ISD Elementary after-school program provides high quality, structured after-school enrichment at selected elementary campuses.
Annual Events
Back to School Kickoff
Family Expo and Resource Fair
Fatherfest
MLK Day Celebration
This multi-day celebration to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. is held in partnership with other Arlington organizations (including UT Arlington, Tarrant County College, City of Arlington and Arlington Chamber of Commerce). This community-wide effort features a variety of events, including step team performances, an essay contest, keynote speakers, volunteer cleanups and much more.
What's Your Big Idea
Held in partnership with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, this is a local version of Shark Tank! Students are challenged with coming up with innovative ideas to solve a community problem. This event fosters innovation and problem solving, and culminates with a celebration of all the innovative winners at UT Arlington.
College and Career Expo
Arlington Area Job Fair
This event is a job fair for students and families to find great employment opportunities. It is sponsored by Workforce Solutions, Rush Creek Church, the City of Arlington, Arlington ISD and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.
Explore AISD
This once-a-year event gives parents an opportunity to learn about all the specialized programs in Arlington ISD and decide which is best for your student.
Stakeholder Support
Arlington ISD values two-way communication and partnership
with stakeholders to make our schools better.
- Retired teachers
- Athletics community
- Fine arts community
- Coaches
- Realtors
- Faith-based organizations
- Athletic directors
- Former board members
- Business internship leaders
- Non-profit organizations
- Community organizations
- Volunteers
Everyone has a voice in education.
Thank you to our generous partners!
