News Briefs

All Dallas ISD high school students are invited to register for the free upcoming ACT and SAT boot camps! The ACT 101 Boot Camps will be held virtually on Sept. 26 and Oct. 3. Students can register here: bit.ly/2020-21_bootcamps The SAT 101 Boot Camps will be held Feb. 20 and Feb. 27 at a location to be determined. Space is limited so students are encouraged to register now to reserve a spot. If you have any questions, contact Aren Robinson at arerobinson@dallasisd.org.

In order to raise awareness on the link between school attendance and academic achievement, Dallas ISD is hosting the national September Attendance Awareness Month with a focus on reducing chronic absenteeism to give all students an equitable opportunity to learn, grow and thrive academically, emotionally and socially. Attendance Awareness Month will provide the district with an opportunity to raise student and community awareness on the importance of school attendance and demonstrate that attendance is a top priority. See below how we are celebrating Attendance Awareness Month and join in the fun by using the hashtag #ShowUpDallasISD!

For more than a decade, thousands of Dallas ISD students and parents with questions about college have attended the districtwide college fair for answers. This year’s event will again offer vital information about college admission, financial aid, campus life and how to select a best-fit college. The main difference is the 2020 event will be held virtually to accommodate families during the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s college fair is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m., Wed., Sept. 16. Tamara Singleton is a counseling coordinator for the district’s Counseling Services team. Singleton says the virtual platform of this year’s college fair…

We know our families who receive special education services from Dallas ISD have questions about this school year. Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions. EVALUATIONS/ARD Can my child still be referred for a special education evaluation? Yes, the campus Student Support Team (SST) will respond to teacher and/or parent concerns related to a child’s academic and/or emotional needs.  Interventions may be recommended to address the root cause of the problem.  If a disability is suspected, the SST will work with parents to initiate a referral for a special education evaluation.  Meetings will be scheduled at a mutually…