Frequently Asked Questions

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APIE Math Classroom Coaching and Mentoring Programs

APIE volunteer registration for Math Classroom Coaching and Mentoring opens in August 2024.

Both programs close in early March. This provides students with consistency, so they have a higher number of sessions with the same volunteer.

Math Classroom Coaching program: we currently support middle school math classes at four Austin ISD campuses. 

APIE Mentor program: We serve middle and high school students. Historically, our Mentoring program has supported all Austin ISD students from kindergarten through 12th grade. However, beginning in the 2020-21 school year, we have transitioned to 6th through 12th grades.

If you have any questions about elementary mentoring, please contact David Torres, AISD’s Mentoring Coordinator at (512) 414-0544 or david.torres@austinisd.org.

Our programs takes place during the school day. We do not have campus volunteer opportunities after school or on the weekends.

Math Classroom Coaching: Classes take place in the mornings and afternoons during math class. Volunteers are able to choose the class time that works best with their schedule. See days and times here

Secondary Mentoring: sessions usually take place during the student’s lunch time or advisory/homeroom period. These times will vary depending on the campus. 

No, we are unable to provide our volunteers with transportation to and from Austin ISD campuses.

After signing up to volunteer, you will receive an email to attend a Math Coaching training or New Mentor orientation. 

APIE Math Classroom Coaching: After completing training, Math Classroom Coaches will begin volunteering. They will receive weekly communication from their Math Classroom Coaching Coordinator. 

APIE Mentor Program: After attending the orientation, mentors will be connected with the Mentor Coordinator at their selected school. The coordinator will determine which student to pair with you and schedule the first mentor session. 

Yes, you will need to sign up each year for APIE’s Math Classroom Coaching and Mentoring opportunities. 

APIE Mentor Program: Once volunteers begins mentoring, they need to continue until the end of school year to provide consistency for students

APIE Math Classroom Coaching Program: We prefer that Math Classroom Coaches commit to an entire school year. However, if a Math Classroom Coach can only commit to one semester (fall or spring), please sign up anyway!s

For Math Classroom Coaching, please contact our Math Classroom Coaching Coordinator, Sandy Bootz, at sbootz@austinpartners.org. 

For Mentoring, please contact our School Connections Manager, Wen Nguyen, at wnguyen@austinpartners.org.

AISD Campus Volunteers

For twenty years, Austin Partners in Education collaborated with Austin ISD to processes over 59,000 criminal background checks for dedicated volunteers who made a positive impact on our school community. Beginning in July 2024, APIE no longer manages volunteer registration or processes background checks.

We are excited to announce our partnership with Austin ISD to implement a new volunteer management platform at austinisd.voly.org.  Please visit this platform to sign up for a background check. 

If you have any further questions or feedback, please feel free to reach out through AISD’s Let’s Talk, select “Austin ISD Volunteer & Mentoring”. We’re here to support you as we transition to Voly. 

Yes, once a volunteer registers through Voly they will receive an email to complete the background check. APIE will no longer process background checks. 

– Parents and community members volunteering for a single school event will not need to receive a JDP background check through Voly; a Raptor background check will suffice. 

-All contracted/vendor workers will continue to be required to receive fingerprinting and to submit an EC-1 form. 

If you have any further questions or feedback, please feel free to reach out through AISD’s Let’s Talk, select “Austin ISD Volunteer & Mentoring”. We’re here to support you as we transition to Voly.  

Background checks can be processed as quickly as 5 minutes. Max of 5 days. If you have questions or feedback, please feel free to reach out through AISD’s Let’s Talk, select “Austin ISD Volunteer & Mentoring”.  We’re here to support you as we transition to Voly.

Background checks will go through the Voly platform and will be run by the Austin ISD Office of Professional Standards. APIE will no longer manage volunteer registration or process background checks.

If you have any further questions or feedback, please feel free to reach out through AISD’s Let’s Talk, select “Austin ISD Volunteer & Mentoring”. We’re here to support you as we transition to Voly. 

Your Austin Partners in Education Donation

Your gift goes directly towards APIE’s tutoring and mentoring work with Austin ISD students who need our help the most.

Yes. You can mail your check to:

Austin Partners in Education
P.O. Box 6118
Austin, TX 78762

Yes. Please indicate on the notes space of the donation form that you would like your gift to be directed to APIE’s Math Classroom Coaching, Mentoring, or College Readiness program.

Yes. You will receive an acknowledgement letter with all the information that you need for your financial records.

Yes. In the notes space on the donation form, you can tell us that you are making a gift in honor or memory of someone special. Please provide contact information so we can let that person or their family know.

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Austin Partners in Education will be closed beginning Friday, December 20 and ending Friday, January 3. We will return to normal business hours on Monday, January 6. All correspondance will receive a reply upon our return. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Happy Holidays!

Austin Partners in Education cerrará comenzando el viernes 22 de diciembre y hasta el viernes 5 de enero. Volveremos al horario comercial normal el lunes 8 de enero. Todos los correos electrónicos, llamadas telefónicas y solicitudes de verificación de antecedentes de voluntarios se completarán a nuestro regreso. Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión. ¡Felices Fiestas!