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Dallas ISD Special Education Department offers resources and activities for parents and students during COVID-19 closures
0While this is an unprecedented time for Dallas ISD due to the COVID-19 closures, the Dallas ISD Special Education Department wants to ensure families remain healthy and receive the appropriate resources they need during this crisis. Teachers have been very creative in using video platforms—such as Zoom—to work with students with special education needs, as well as online instruction programs such as Unique Learning System (ULS) and Vizzle. However, since some students may not have access to these platforms, teachers, along with paraprofessionals, are contacting parents about how to engage with their students. As of April 14, the Special Education…
Superintendent provides update on at-home learning
0Superintendent Michael Hinojosa on April 6 updated local media on Dallas ISD’s response during the COVID-19 crisis. While a decision to close schools for the remainder of the year has not been made, Hinojosa is doubtful students will be able to return. However, he anticipates making an announcement on closures in the following weeks. Most encouraging to share is of the near 154,000 students in Dallas ISD, more than 98 percent of enrolled students have connected with their teachers via phone, email or virtually. Dallas ISD estimates from the stimulus funding to receive about $50 million to support needs such…
Dallas ISD celebrates National Volunteer Recognition Month
0In normal times, Dallas ISD schools would be observing National Volunteer Recognition Month with receptions, luncheons and special events to salute campus volunteers and partners. Instead, classes are on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On behalf of schools, Dallas ISD wants to express appreciation to everyone whose donations and service help make Dallas ISD a great place for students to learn and grow. Whether you helped in a classroom, chaperoned a field trip, served as a tutor, or donated to help schools recover from the tornado damage, please accept our thanks. In this current crisis, supporters are continuing to…
Jack Lowe coach becomes ‘Education Driver’ and personally delivers laptops to student homes
0As schools navigate uncharted territory during the coronavirus pandemic, the commitment to educate all students and serve families remains high. Such is the case for staff at Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary School, a campus with approximately 580 students, a good number of them new to the country. School staff across the district, including Jack Lowe’s team, found themselves needing to quickly implement plans that would allow them to equip students and families with the resources for at-home learning. Robley Cash, coach at Jack Lowe, knew that some families would not have the means to drive to the school and pick…