Velina Willis-Smith, Minority/Women Business Enterprise Coordinator, has been appointed Regional Coordinator for the American Contract Compliance Association (ACCA). The ACCA was established in 1986 as a nonprofit national organization dedicated to ensuring equitable employment and contracting practices within the public and private sectors. The organization provides professional certification credentials, training, standardization of practice, networking, and support to M/WBE, supplier diversity, affirmative action, contract compliance, equal employment, and human rights professionals across the country. It is the only nationally recognized certifying body for professionals in the respective fields. Willis-Smith will represent Dallas ISD and the M/WBE Department on a national level…
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This past weekend, 19 teams from Dallas ISD high schools participated in the Dallas ISD Regional Mock Trial Competition at the George Allen Courthouse. The students were excited to be part of an in-person competition, and you could sense the excitement inside the courtrooms. Every team had the opportunity to compete for three rounds and the top eight schools advanced to the quarterfinals, which will be held this coming Thursday, January 27th. The quarter finalist schools are: Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts Bryan Adams High School Gilliam Collegiate Academy Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet Science…
En el corazón del sur de Dallas encontrarán una comunidad escolar dedicada a crear una experiencia académica que desarrolla las habilidades de los estudiantes y los convertirá en líderes de clase mundial. Es lo que la directora Marquetta Masters llama “la experiencia de Trinity Heights”. Trinity Heights Talented and Gifted, ubicada en 1515 Lynn Haven Ave., completó hace poco una ampliación para ofrecer de primero y octavo grado. La escuela, que de momento cuenta con más de 325 estudiantes, ha desarrollado un número de programas que enfatizan la excelencia académica, la colaboración, la comunicación y la creatividad. “Creatividad” es la…
Nestled in the heart of southern Dallas is a school community committed to creating an experience that will develop students into 21st century learners and, ultimately, global leaders. It is what Principal Marquetta Masters calls “The Trinity Heights Experience.” Trinity Heights Talented & Gifted, located at 1515 Lynn Haven Ave., recently completed its much anticipated buildout, which now includes instruction for first through eighth grade. The school, currently home to more than 325 scholars, has cultivated a number of programs that emphasize academic excellence, collaboration, communication, and creativity. “Creativity” is the word of the day, because Trinity Heights is placing…
Dallas ISD, Tetra Pak and Dairy MAX are launching shelf stable dairy milk in nine schools throughout the district. Shelf stable milk comes packaged in environmentally sound aseptic carton packaging that does not require refrigeration until opened, is made primarily of renewable materials and is recyclable. Nutrition is critical to a successful learning environment as educators report school meals combat lack of energy, poor academic performance, and inability to concentrate. Milk can benefit a student’s overall wellbeing as it is packed with 13 essential nutrients, including protein, which helps to combat hunger in the classroom. Every year Dallas ISD schools…
Por 19 años, Tara Chapman enseñó inglés en Dallas ISD, en las preparatorias Hillcrest y Booker T. Washington. Como mamá de niños con discapacidades, entre ellos un hijo adulto con autismo, vio de cerca el impacto positivo que los maestros de educación especial pueden tener en la vida de los estudiantes y ella también quería poner de su parte. Chapman obtuvo un título en educación especial hace tres años y se matriculó en estudios de rehabilitación en la Universidad del Norte de Texas, cuya graduación está programada para el 2022. Este año escolar Chapman se convirtió en maestra de educación…
Siguen las celebraciones para el equipo de fútbol americano de South Oak Cliff High School tras ganar el campeonato estatal el mes pasado. El 22 de enero, se llevará a cabo un desfile por el centro de la ciudad que comenzará a las 10:30 a.m., en el cruce de Main Street y S. Pearl Expressway, y terminará en la alcaldía de la ciudad de Dallas. Después se realizará una ceremonia que contará con la presencia de administradores de la escuela, líderes del distrito y funcionarios electos. Veinte escuelas de Dallas ISD han sido invitadas para participar en el desfile.
A downtown parade and ceremony at Dallas City Hall will celebrate the South Oak Cliff High School Golden Bears for winning the state championship. https://thehub.dallasisd.org/2021/12/13/game-on-south-oak-cliff-football/ The parade will start on Jan. 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Main Street and S. Pearl Expressway and end at Dallas City Hall. A ceremony with school and district leaders and elected officials will follow the parade at City Hall. Twenty Dallas ISD schools have been invited to march in the parade.
Crear una relación positiva con los padres de los estudiantes de educación especial es una prioridad para el Departamento de Servicios Especiales de Dallas ISD. En un esfuerzo por apoyar y colaborar con los padres, el departamento ofrecerá tres simposios más durante el año escolar 2021-2022. Estos son los próximos eventos: Fecha Hora Enlace de Zoom Viernes, 28 de enero de 2022 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Simposio Para Padres, Enero Viernes, 11 de marzo de 2022 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Simposio Para Padres, Marzo Viernes, 13 de mayo de 2022 09:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Simposio Para Padres,…
Building relationships with parents of special education students is a top priority for Dallas ISD’s Special Services department. In an effort to support and connect with parents, the department is hosting four Parent Symposiums throughout the 2021-2022 school year. Upcoming events: Date Time Zoom Link Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Parent Symposium, January Friday, March 11, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Parent Symposium, March Friday, May 13, 2022 09:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Parent Symposium, May Register at http://bit.ly/3kcE8kV. Previous event: During the first Parent Symposium, which was held on Nov. 30, 2021, guest speakers…