When schools unexpectedly closed in March due to the Covid-19 threat, Walnut Hill Elementary School teacher Alejandra Ramos Gómez first found it tough to talk to students. The kids were just bouncing back from the tornado that five months ago demolished their home campus, and she worried about the additional toll the epidemic would bring. After a few awkward virtual lessons, she fully embraced her professional and personal passion: social and emotional learning. “We began talking to the students about how they were feeling and how their new reality was affecting them,” Gómez said. “I really wanted to allow them…
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In the Dallas ISD distance learning model, students and parents can expect an established daily routine that will present both guided learning and independent learning opportunities. Guided learning will be presented through a variety of options such as: Teacher-directed lessons via video conferencing. Teacher-led small group instruction or individual support via video conferencing. Office hours or tutoring sessions via video conferencing or prerecorded instructional videos that provide direct teacher support for online learning. Independent learning will be available through a variety of options, such as: Student participation in, completion and submission of online assignments. Individual work with specific software applications…
En vista de los estudios nacionales que muestran que los estudiantes están atrasándose académicamente a causa del cierre de las escuelas por el covid-19, los administradores de Dallas ISD informaron a la Junta Escolar sobre los esfuerzos del distrito por mitigar la pérdida de aprendizaje. “No estamos enfrentando a una situación en la que los estudiantes no han recibido instrucción en un salón de clases por seis meses consecutivos”, informó Pam Lear, jefa del personal, a la Junta Escolar. “Los resultados de los estudios son desalentadores, por lo tanto debemos prepararnos para resolver el problema a corto y a largo…
El superintendente Michael Hinojosa dijo a la Junta Escolar durante la reunión del 13 de agosto que Dallas ISD seguirá las recomendaciones del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos del Condado de Dallas (DCHHS) al momento de decidir si ofrecer únicamente aprendizaje a distancia o bien la opción de aprendizaje a distancia o presencial cuando empiece el año escolar el 8 de septiembre. Hinojosa dijo que se llevará a cabo una reunión la próxima semana con DCHHS la cual orientará la decisión del distrito sobre cómo comenzar el año escolar. El distrito tiene la opción de ofrecer solo aprendizaje a…
Bajo la resolución propuesta, los estudiantes que elijan el aprendizaje a distancia este año aún pueden participar en todas las actividades extracurriculares, complementarias y cursos electivos en el plantel que requieren instrucción presencial y supervisión. La resolución a ser considerada designaría ciertas horas y días para que los estudiantes de aprendizaje a distancia participen en dichas actividades en el plantel. Existe la posibilidad de que se proporcione transporte escolar para algunas actividades escolares en el plantel. Un comité de planificación interdepartamental y comentarios de padres, maestros, directores y otras partes interesadas formularon la recomendación. La Junta Escolar someterá a votación…
Durante la reunión especial del 13 de agosto, la Junta Escolar de Dallas ISD, con una votación de 8-0, aprobó presentar a los votantes la propuesta de un bono de $3.7 mil millones en las elecciones de noviembre. El programa de bono incluye las siguientes propuestas: Financiar mejoras a la tecnología para mejorar la conectividad de internet para estudiantes y maestros. Renovar instalaciones antiguas y construir 14 planteles nuevos y de reemplazo. Invertir en la seguridad y protección, incluyendo detectores de metales con sistemas más modernos de detección de armas. Actualizar las instalaciones de piscina y reemplazar el zacate con…
With national studies showing students falling behind academically due to the Covid-19 closure of schools, Dallas ISD administrators briefed trustees on Aug. 13 on the district’s efforts to mitigate learning loss. “We are now facing conditions where students have not received instruction in a classroom environment for six consecutive months,” Chief of Staff Pam Lear told trustees. “The research is disturbing, and we need to prepare to address it in the short term and long term.” From expanded access to digital learning tools and ongoing progress monitoring to strong on-grade level instruction and tutoring supports, Chief of School Leadership Jolee…
On an 8-0 vote, at a special called meeting Aug. 13, the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees approved asking voters to support a $3.7 billion bond election in November. The proposed package includes 5 ballot propositions aimed at: Funding technology improvements to enhance internet connectivity for students and teachers. Renovating aging facilities and building 14 new and replacement campuses. Investing in safety and security, including replacing metal detectors with more modern weapon detection systems. Upgrading pool facilities and replacing grass with athletic turf at all high school practice fields. Addressing racial equity by creating family resource centers in four historically…
Under a proposed resolution, students who choose distance learning this school year could still participate at the campus in all extracurricular activities, co-curricular activities and elective courses requiring in-person instruction and supervision. The resolution up for consideration would designate certain times and days for distance learning students to participate in those activities at the campus. Transportation may be provided for some on-campus participation options. A cross-divisional planning committee and feedback from parents, teachers, principals and stakeholders led to the recommendation. Trustees will vote on the proposed resolution during the Aug. 27 board meeting.
Superintendent Michael Hinojosa told trustees during the Aug 13 board briefing that Dallas ISD will follow the guidance of the Dallas County Heath and Human Services (DCHHS) in deciding whether to start the school year on Sept. 8 by only offering distance learning or offering the choice of distance or on-campus learning. Hinojosa said a meeting next week with DCHHS will guide the district’s decision on how to start the school year. The district has the option of only offering distance learning for the first four weeks and, if a significant Covid-19 threat remains, the board of trustees has the…