Austin Virtual School Fair to Bring Families Their School Choices, Make Applying Easier

School fair to feature live, one-on-one connections and bilingual information

News provided by

Jan 19, 2021, 09:00 ET

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Families will have the opportunity to meet Austin-area schools online, receive free application help, and even win raffle prizes during Families Empowered's Virtual School Fair on Saturday, Jan. 23.

The bilingual event is free to all families and will allow moms and dads to engage in live, one-on-one Zoom conversations with representatives from a variety of Austin schools serving grades pre-K through 8. Families can visit virtual booths to chat with school representatives about their programs, campus, and values.

Whatever schools they choose to apply for, families can receive step-by-step, secure application help from a Families Empowered Family Success Specialist in a private Zoom conference during the fair.

The Austin Virtual School Fair is the first in a series of virtual fairs across Texas, with other fairs serving families in San Antonio and Houston.

The Austin Virtual School Fair takes place 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register for the event, visit www.atxschoolfair.org

This event is planned to coincide with the history-making celebration of National School Choice Week 2021, which will feature more than 33,000 virtual celebrations across all 50 states.

"This year, more than ever before, Austin-area families need to know about the PreK-12 school options that are in our community. We hope that everyone will stop by - virtually - and find a school that works for their kids," said Families Empowered Chief Programs Officer and Austin parent, Ann Starr.

This event is organized by Families Empowered, which brings families information so they can choose the education that works best for them.

National School Choice Week shines a spotlight on effective K-12 education options for children. As a not-for-profit effort, the Week focuses equally on traditional public, charter, magnet, online, private, and home education options. Every January, participants plan tens of thousands of events and activities –– such as school fairs, open houses, and student showcases –– to raise awareness about school choice across all 50 states. Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and guides to assist families searching for schools or learning environments for their children. The effort is nonpolitical and nonpartisan and does not advocate for legislation. For more information visit schoolchoiceweek.com.

SOURCE National School Choice Week