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Parents discuss the benefits of their children attending pre-K (video)
0Parents of children who attend Harry Withers Elementary were eager to share the benefits of their children attending pre-kindergarten. Hillary Verver, one such parent, said pre-K has introduced her child to what school is and has allowed her to socialize with other children. Meanwhile, Valina Hill, another parent, said pre-K has helped her child connect better with her siblings and develop a passion for learning a language. Research shows that children who attend pre-K are more likely to graduate. Dallas ISD is hosting Pre-K Registration Week April 6-11, 2015. Parents can enroll their child who meets eligibility requirements at their local elementary…
District teachers to weigh in on ACE plan, spot observations
0A group of nearly 500 Dallas ISD teachers will gather tonight to review and weigh in on several district initiatives, including the Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) plan that the district launched last week. The teachers known as Teacher Excellence Initiative (TEI) campus experts will weigh in on retention bonuses and stipends offered to DTR-eligible teachers who serve on the six ACE campuses. The ACE plan aims to equip campuses where students are struggling academically with strong leaders and teams of highly effective teachers. TEI campus experts will also provide input on the proposed changes for the 2015–16 school year regarding…
Kramer Elementary parent attests to benefits of pre-K
0Pre-K Registration Week is underway in Dallas ISD, and district elementary schools are inviting parents to submit applications to enroll their child in pre-K for next school year. Registering your child for pre-K is an opportunity that parent Brittany Brown says is too good to pass up. Brown, whose daughter Za’naae attends pre-K at Arthur Kramer Elementary, says it’s crucial to ensure that students get the all-important academic head start that pre-K provides. She said she’s witnessed the benefits firsthand. Just since the start of school in August, Brown said her daughter has grown by leaps and bounds. “She speaks Spanish and…
What to know about the student perception survey
0As part of the Teacher Excellence Initiative, the district is committed to identifying, supporting and rewarding effective teachers. But how, exactly, are effective teachers identified? Teachers are evaluated on their performance in the classroom, student achievement results, and for many, the results of a confidential student perception survey that will be administered early next month. Here is what to know about the survey. What is the student perception survey? The student perception survey is a research-based survey that will be administered to students in grades 3-12 and be available in English and Spanish. Each student will complete two surveys. The…