A change to regulation announced Aug. 27 will allow the children of classroom teachers and campus staff to accompany their parents to campuses during the period of districtwide distance learning for all. Children must be at least 4 years of age and no older than 15 and can be enrolled in any school district to qualify. All campus staff must request and receive permission in writing from the principal before they bring their children to work with them. Approval can be revoked by the principal or district at any time during the districtwide distance learning period. The change will avoid…
Author: The Hub
The Hub
Connecting you to the personalities, places and perspectives of Dallas ISD
La conexión a internet es un recurso fundamental durante la pandemia y la coalición Internet para Todos tiene como objetivo asegurar que todas las familias tengan acceso a este servicio. La coalición Internet para Todos está formada por más de 40 líderes en la comunidad, entre ellos, los directores de tecnología de 9 distritos escolares del condado de Dallas, la Cámara Regional de Dallas, la ciudad de Dallas, Dallas Innovation Alliance y el Banco de la Reserva Federal. La coalición se ha reunido desde mayo para buscar estrategias a corto, mediano y largo plazo para asegurar que todos los estudiantes…
Internet connectivity is a critical resource during the pandemic and the Internet For All coalition aims to ensure every family has access. The Internet For All coalition is made up of more than 40 community leaders including Chief Technology Officers from 9 Dallas County school districts, The Dallas Regional Chamber, City of Dallas, the Dallas Innovation Alliance and the Federal Reserve Bank. The coalition has been meeting since May to pursue short-term, medium-term and long-term strategies to ensure all students have a reliable internet connection. The “Get Connected” campaign, sponsored by Senator Royce West, will encourage students and families to…
Advanced Placement Boot Camp, which is an Advanced Academic Services initiative, was held virtually Aug. 3–5 and boasted attendance of more than 100 AP students. Representing various campuses, AP students attended daily Zoom sessions to get a jump start in AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP English Language, and AP Human Geography courses. The virtual boot camp provided support and resources to Dallas ISD students taking their first Advanced Placement course. Through the virtual boot camp, students gained exposure to AP-level coursework and skills needed to complete an AP class successfully. Students engaged in experiences that encouraged teamwork, fostered communication,…
Este año escolar, Dallas ISD recibirá una asignación de fondos de $28 millones de la Agencia de Educación de Texas (TEA) para el programa de compensación estratégica para maestros del distrito. Dallas ISD es uno de los 26 distritos en el estado que recibió la aprobación para participar en la Cohorte A de la Asignación de incentivos para maestros (TIA), que fue aprobada bajo el Proyecto de Ley 3 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB3) en junio de 2019. HB3 estableció un TIA opcional para que los maestros que prioricen la enseñanza en áreas de alta necesidad y planteles de…
This school year, Dallas ISD will receive a $28 million funding allocation for its teacher strategic compensation program from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Dallas ISD was named one of only 26 districts statewide to receive approval for participation in Cohort A of the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), which passed under House Bill 3 (HB3) in June 2019. HB3 established an optional TIA to achieve six-figure salaries for teachers who prioritize instruction in high-needs areas and rural district campuses. Under the TIA, approved districts may submit highly effective teachers for a state designation of Recognized, Exemplary, or Master, based on…
Durante sus años de preparatoria, Tiffany Clark tuvo una consejera escolar quien logró un gran impacto en su vida, pues fue su mentora y la ayudó a entender el sistema universitario. Años después, la Dra. Clark decidió seguir los pasos de su mentora y estudiar consejería escolar. Tras ser maestra en secundaria, además de consejera de preparatoria, Clark, con mucho entusiasmo, se unirá ahora al equipo de consejeros de E.D. Walker Middle School. “Quiero ayudar a los estudiantes a triunfar como a mí me ayudó mi consejera escolar”, dijo Clark. Dallas ISD está redoblando esfuerzos para proveer servicios de salud…
Las condiciones de salud mental afectan a uno de cada seis niños, y ese número puede subir durante una crisis comunitaria como la pandemia del covid-19. Es por ello que Dallas ISD está redoblando esfuerzos para proveer servicios de salud mental y para enfocarse en el aprendizaje socioemocional cuando el año escolar comience de manera virtual el 8 de septiembre. El Departamento de Servicios de Salud Mental cuenta con un equipo de especialistas clínicos en salud mental, entre ellos, psicólogos, terapuetas, trabajadores sociales y psiquiatras. Trabajan con estudiantes que presentan dificultades de ansiedad, depresión y comportamientos preocupantes. El departamento está…
Mental health conditions impact one in six children, and that number may increase during a community crisis such as the current Covid-19 pandemic. With that in mind, Dallas ISD is ramping up efforts to provide mental health services and focus on social and emotional learning when the school year virtually starts on Sept. 8. The Dallas ISD Mental Health Services team of licensed mental health clinicians include psychologists, therapists, social workers, and psychiatrists. They work with students with challenges such as anxiety, depression and behavior concerns. The department is hiring 53 additional licensed mental health clinicians to increase services to…
When she was a teenager, Dr. Tiffany Clark’s high school counselor made a huge impact on her life by serving as a mentor and helping her navigate the university system. Clark realized she wanted to follow in her mentor’s footsteps and become a high school counselor herself. After working in the classroom as a middle school teacher and serving as a high school counselor, Clark is excited to join the “Wolf Pack” counseling team at E.D. Walker Middle School. “I want to see students become successful just like my high school counselor helped me become successful,” Clark said. Dallas ISD…