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Dallas ISD is expanding the district’s mental health services for the 2020-2021 school year through department re-organization and increased staffing. As of July 6, the Mental Health Services Department combines the Youth and Family Centers (YFC) and Psychological and Social Services (PSS) programs. Now, the Mental Health Services Department works as one unit to address the behavioral, emotional, and social issues that a child may experience and through both school and clinic-based services. The Mental Health Services team includes psychologists, licensed therapists, clinical social workers, and psychiatrists who work with students with a variety of health issues that may impact…

Exciting news! The Office of Transformation and Innovation is launching an application process for district staff to identify design team leads and team members to develop a Public School Choice 7.0 proposal for a future Hybrid School tentatively launching in Fall 2021. The Opportunity Participate in several school design process webinars led by an industry leader in innovation Provide expertise in helping to ideate, investigate and develop a comprehensive model for an effective competency focused student learning experience Collaborate with a several central staff department experts to develop and submit a Public School Choice 7.0 proposal on  Jan. 5, 2021…

To help mitigate student learning loss, Dallas ISD and KERA are partnering to create and produce “Summer Bridge to Math Success” to bring valuable at-home learning instruction to families across North Texas. KERA TV will feature recorded lessons from nearly 150 Dallas ISD math teachers weekdays from noon to 2:30 p.m., beginning Monday, July 6 and continuing through Friday, Aug. 7. During this time, teachers will provide targeted, engaging math instruction – with two-minute breaks between the lessons – for students from kindergarten to eighth grade. “We are thankful for and excited about this KERA partnership to help reach thousands…

Dallas ISD estará proporcionando apoyo adicional de matemáticas en julio a estudiantes afroamericanos de 17 escuelas para ayudarlos a comenzar el año escolar 2020–2021 con el pie derecho. Los estudiantes recibirán instrucción virtual personalizada e interactiva a través de Imagine Math, dos horas a la semana, durante el mes de julio. Se realizará una evaluación antes y después para diagnosticar las áreas en las que se debe trabajar y trazar un plan para asegurar que el estudiante tenga éxito. Imagine Math cuenta con un tutor en vivo, y maestros de Dallas ISD colaborarán como coaches y se comunicarán con los…

From live streamed physical education activities to virtual music classes, the Dallas ISD Summer Enrichment webpage is keeping students engaged in a variety of fun, engaging ways over the summer. “The goal is to provide programs that intersect with students’ passions so we can ignite their desire to learn, even over the summer months,” said Tim Linley, Executive Director of Academic Enrichment and Support. “We want to curate activities that connect with students through engaging opportunities for them to remain excited about learning.” The webpage provides weekly virtual lessons and activities in a variety of topics: Fun & Fitness Choice…

Dallas ISD is providing extra math support in July to African-American students at 17 schools to help ensure they start the 2020–2021 school year on the right foot. The students will receive personalized, interactive virtual math instruction through Imagine Math for two hours a week in July. A pre- and post-test will diagnose where the learning gaps exist and lay out a blueprint on how to ensure the student succeeds. A live tutor is built into Imagine Math, and Dallas ISD mentor teachers will work as coaches and communicate with the students. “Our data shows that we need to provide…

Luego de un año escolar excepcional en el que el número de estudiantes inscritos en los cursos de estudios mexicoamericanos y afroamericanos alcanzó la cifra más alta desde su inicio, abre el periodo de inscripción para el año escolar 2020-2021. El curso de estudios afroamericanos explora una cultura con fuertes raíces y una rica y diversa historia. Los estudiantes amplían su conocimiento y comprensión de la realidad de la comunidad afroamericana y su impacto en temas actuales. De igual manera, el curso de estudios mexicoamericanos explora las complejidades de la experiencia de esta población. Los estudiantes aprenderán sobre los desarrollos…

En los últimos seis años, Dallas ISD ha inaugurado 45 escuelas de opción por toda la ciudad. Las escuelas de opción son diseñadas y seleccionadas a través de un proceso de propuesta competitivo (PSC), en el que se invita a equipos internos y externos a presentar una propuesta para convertir a su escuela en un plantel de transformación o de innovación. La versión 7.0 de este proceso comenzó en junio. En este tipo de escuela donde los educadores pueden motivar a los estudiantes a participar intelectualmente de una manera más significativa y más intensa al centrarse en sus intereses específicos,…

New and more efficient security technology, 14 new replacement school buildings, 10 new facilities, renovated natatoriums and school-community hubs were among the highlights of an update to the proposed 2020 bond program presented to the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees in June. The presentation reflected recommendations from  trustees at their February meeting, comments and input from the 100-plus-member  Citizens Bond Steering Committee and participants at  three virtual community meetings held in May. The updated plan detailed the addition of $20 million  for technology improvements  to enhance internet connectivity for students and teachers working from locations other than schools.  A total…

Tras considerar los últimos datos sobre el covid-19 y el constante incremento de los casos en el condado de Dallas y en el distrito, se anticipa que los empleados se reporten de vuelta a la oficina el lunes, 3 de agosto, en lugar del 6 de julio, como se tenía previsto. El distrito seguirá de cerca la situación y proporcionará la información más reciente. La seguridad y el bienestar del personal son prioridades de Dallas ISD en este momento que se prepara la vuelta a las instalaciones del distrito. Se han implementado nuevas prácticas y protocolos para seguir las recomendaciones…