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Accelerating student success through Dyslexia Services
0When Veronica Allen, director of Section 504 and Dyslexia Services, first became a dyslexia bilingual evaluator in Dallas ISD 15 years ago, the district did not have any dyslexia interventionists. Now, Allen is proud to say the department includes over 200 dyslexia interventionists and dyslexia evaluators thanks to their drive to develop leaders in the district. The entire team recently came together to celebrate the department’s growth and team members’ many accomplishments, including 149 currently employed certified Wilson dyslexia practitioners and 49 currently employed certified Wilson dyslexia therapists who have earned their certifications over the past few years due to…
Dallas ISD AlumNow Campaign
0Learn about the incredible achievements of our district’s former students with the AlumNow series. This campaign showcases the success stories of Dallas ISD graduates, highlighting their post-graduation accomplishments and giving an inside look at their current careers and life paths. From entrepreneurs to doctors and everything in between, AlumNow connects you to the amazing talent that has come from our district. Follow along as we celebrate their inspiring journeys and check out the amazing things former Dallas ISD students are accomplishing today. Do you have a Dallas ISD story to share? Fill out this questionnaire for an opportunity to be…
AlumNow Spotlight: School Zone Dallas alum, Alexus F. returns to Dallas ISD
0The AlumNow series showcases former students’ post-graduation successes. We recently caught up with Alexus Ferrell who is a video producer for Dallas ISD’s only broadcast channel, Dallas Schools Television (DSTV). DSTV produces videos to promote, inform, and educate the public about Dallas ISD students, staff, teachers, departments, schools, and programs. It also supports the district’s board meetings, live streams, and marketing campaigns. Read about how Alexus’s educational journey at Dallas ISD led her to return to the district and pursue a passion that began in her high school years, below: What high school did you graduate from and what year did…
Summer meals available for all children 18 years or younger
0Dallas ISD Food and Child Nutrition Services Department has officially kicked off its summer meals program. The summer meal program provides healthy, no-cost summer meals for children 18 and younger and enrolled students up to 21 years old with disabilities. The Summer Food Service Program is a U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition program administered in the Lone Star State by the Texas Department of Agriculture. For children who rely on school meals during the academic year, these meals offer a source of good nutrition for lunch and breakfast while school is out for the long summer vacation. “It’s communities and organizations like…