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New careers website upgrades efforts to attract top talent
0Dallas ISD’s department of Human Capital Management recently launched a re-vamped website designed to better illustrate the district’s values and attract innovative classroom and school leaders. HCM’s web presence communicates the message that joining the district’s instructional team represents the opportunity to Teach, Lead and Transform the leaders of tomorrow. Often the first impression for potential teachers, campus leaders and non-instructional staff, the new website introduces applicants to the innovative initiatives that are transforming Dallas ISD, including Destination 2020, the Teacher Excellence Initiative, and the Effectiveness = Performance and Achievement plan. Chief of Human Capital Management Carmen Darville anticipates the…
District joins state effort to recognize board members for their service
0January is School Board Recognition Month and Dallas ISD is joining other districts across the state to thank local leaders for their dedication and willingness to serve as advocates for children and public schools. This year’s theme is: A Work of Heart. School boards are charged with establishing a vision for a district’s education program, designing a structure to achieve that vision, ensuring that schools are accountable to the community, and strongly advocating continuous improvement in student learning. The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees establishes policies by which the district operates. Under the board’s leadership, the district has accomplished a…
BEST OF VIDEO: Principal applauds attendance policy changes
0Editor’s note: During Dallas ISD’s Winter Break, The Hub will take a look back at some of the best and most popular stories. This story was originally published on Nov. 21, 2014. The Board of Trustees approved in last night’s meeting to increase the number of annual leave days, for all staff, from three to five. This change allows the district to shift back to the policy it once had in 2010. Back in the classroom… “We are tracking and really trying to look at each six weeks’, we’re doing perfect attendance,” said Onjaleke Brown. Numbers also played a big part in…
BEST OF: 180 Days of Progress: Recapping the Teacher Excellence Initiative
0Editor’s note: During Dallas ISD’s Winter Break, The Hub will take a look back at some of the best and most popular stories. This story was originally published on Dec. 2, 2014. Over the past 180 days, Dallas ISD has been hard at work implementing the Teacher Excellence Initiative (TEI) – the district’s new teacher evaluation system that defines, supports and rewards teacher effectiveness. We are committed to ensuring that our teachers receive an evaluation that is fair, accurate, and rigorous. So what’s next? Soon you will hear more about TEI, including the Distinguished Teacher Review, administration of student surveys, and how…