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VIDEO: Teachers excited for Distinguished Teacher Review process
0Dallas ISD’s new teacher evaluation system, known as the Teacher Excellence Initiative, is in its first year of implementation. Under TEI, highly effective teachers can make up to 90 thousand dollars a year. In order to do so, teachers must meet certain criteria and undergo a Distinguished Teacher Review- a review of the quality of instruction, leadership, lifelong learning and contributions to the profession. Veteran teacher Marquie Williams has taught eighth grade science at T J. Rusk Middle school for 10 years. She says this process of identifying and strategically compensating effective teachers has never been done before, but it’s…
Fed’s decision on state pre-K grant to have minimal impact
0While Texas was not selected to receive a $120 million federal grant to expand pre-kindergarten offerings throughout the state, Dallas Independent School District programs will not be negatively impacted. The U.S. Department of Education awarded 18 states nearly $226 million on Dec. 10 to grow their preschool programs. Texas had requested $120 million, but concerns about aspects of its application led federal officials to select other states. However, the lack of additional grant funds will not prevent the district from expanding its pre-K offerings, which serve more than 9,700 students. “Yesterday’s decision by the federal government will not slow down…
New leadership assumes important Human Capital Management positions
0UPDATED: Feb. 16, 2015 The Dallas Independent School District has filled two important positions within its Human Capital Management department. The district has hired Shatana Allen to lead the Professional Standards Office, effective Dec. 1, and Cheston Chan was tabbed as the new director of Employee Relations effective Nov. 27. The district’s Professional Standards Office reviews allegations and complaints made about employees while the Employee Relations department manages disciplinary action of employees. Allen brings a wide range of experience from various human resources roles in both the public and private sector. Prior to Dallas ISD, Allen had held the title…
Four district campuses shine among urban schools
0Four Dallas ISD elementary schools are among 22 schools across the nation that have been named finalists for the National Center for Urban School Transformation (NCUST) Excellence in Urban Education Award, which recognizes urban schools that serve socioeconomically disadvantaged students who are excelling academically. The four schools are: John Quincy Adams, Jimmie Tyler Brashear, John J. Pershing and Walnut Hill elementary schools. “These schools are extraordinary examples of what can be accomplished when we believe in the abilities of our students and provide high quality classroom instruction and other key supports that make a real difference,” said Superintendent Mike Miles.…