Dallas ISD is committed to provide every student with the technology and Internet access they need to successfully learn from anywhere, including from home. Thanks to the district’s Long-Range Master Plan for Technology and 2015 bond program, the district provided a Chromebook or laptop to many secondary students before schools unexpectedly closed in late March. Meanwhile, technology deployments for elementary schools are wrapping up on August 31. All Dallas ISD schools are scheduling makeup events during the week of Aug. 31–Sept. 4 for any elementary and secondary students who have not yet received a computing device. Families may contact the…
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Si bien el año escolar 2020-2021 comienza el 8 de septiembre con aprendizaje virtual, en este momento, un número selecto de estudiantes que reciben servicios de educación especial en salones independientes especializados tendrán la opción de continuar el aprendizaje a distancia o volver al aprendizaje presencial de tiempo completo a partir del 17 de septiembre. Los estudiantes con discapacidades más severas que generalmente están en salones independientes especializados representan aproximadamente el 25% de los 15,000 estudiantes que reciben servicios de educación especial en Dallas ISD. Para estos estudiantes, el regreso al aprendizaje presencial les permitirá recibir sus adaptaciones, modificaciones y…
While remote learning for the 2020-2021 school year starts Sept. 8, at this time, a select number of students who receive special education service–specifically students in specialized self-contained classrooms–will have the choice to either continue distance learning or return to full-time on-campus learning starting Sept. 17. Students with more severe disabilities who are usually in specialized self-contained classrooms represent approximately 25% of the 15,000 students who receive special education services in Dallas ISD. The return to full-time on-campus learning for these students will allow them to receive their accommodations, modifications, and related services as outlined in their individualized education plan…
Un cambio de reglamento anunciado el 27 de agosto permitirá que los hijos de maestros y personal escolar acompañen a sus padres a los planteles durante el periodo de aprendizaje a distancia en todo el distrito. Para calificar, los hijos deben tener entre 4 y 15 años y estar inscritos en cualquier distrito escolar. El personal escolar debe solicitar y recibir permiso por escrito de parte del director antes de llevar a sus hijos al plantel. El director, o el distrito, puede revocar el permiso en cualquier momento durante el periodo de aprendizaje a distancia. El cambio ayudará a los…
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…
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…