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National reading and math results generally steady, set baseline for growth
0While performance in math and reading by Dallas ISD fourth and eighth graders in the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress remained generally steady, the results showed that the district and the nation must continue working to improve. This first national assessment after the pandemic saw most of the 26 Trial Urban District Assessment districts and large city schools experience steep declines in performance, especially in math, which registered the largest ever significant decline since the assessments—also known as The Nation’s Report Card—began in 2003. The story is slightly different for Dallas ISD, where fourth graders’ performance in the math…
Working together to prevent bullying
0Dallas ISD wants everyone to know what bullying is and how students, parents, teachers and staff can create positive change and emphasize respect and inclusion across the district. During October—National Bullying Prevention Month—learn how to help prevent and respond to acts of bullying, intimidation, violence and other disruptive behavior to keep our communities safe. Though it can take many forms, bullying is usually: Verbal: Hurtful name-calling, teasing, gossiping, making threats, making rude noises or spreading hurtful rumors. Nonverbal: Posturing, making gang signs, leering, staring, stalking, destroying property, using graffiti or graphic images or exhibiting inappropriate and/or threatening gestures or actions.…
Dallas ISD begins distribution of identification kits
0This week, Dallas ISD began distributing inkless fingerprint child identification kits to campuses throughout the district. Schools are providing kits to families with students in kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the National Child Identification Program, these kits provide parents with a record of their child’s physical characteristics and fingerprints to help identify them in the case of an emergency. Once received, parents can complete the form with their child’s information and store it in a secure location at home. Each kit includes instructions in English and Spanish; participation is entirely voluntary. This initiative stems from bill SB 2158…
Dallas ISD’s Special Services offers parents and guardians resources to learn and engage
0Dallas ISD’s Special Services department offers families of students who receive these services opportunities and tools to help navigate resources available to them through the district. This could include tools such as apps, parent training, extracurricular and enrichment activities, and more. One of the resources available to parents and guardians is the Let’s Talk app. Questions about Special Services, Dyslexia, Section 504 services, transportation, etc., can be asked on this app, which can be downloaded to your phone, computer, tablet or smartphone at no cost. Anyone can submit a question, comment, concern, suggestion, or compliment any time, seven days a…