News Briefs

In the Dallas ISD distance learning model, students and parents can expect an established daily routine that will present both guided learning and independent learning opportunities.  Guided learning will be presented through a variety of options such as: Teacher-directed lessons via video conferencing. Teacher-led small group instruction or individual support via video conferencing. Office hours or tutoring sessions via video conferencing or prerecorded instructional videos that provide direct teacher support for online learning. Independent learning will be available through a variety of options, such as: Student participation in, completion and submission of online assignments. Individual work with specific software applications…

Dallas ISD is recruiting volunteers to help the Technology Department distribute computers to elementary school students starting Monday, Aug. 17. Two shifts are available: 8–11 a.m. and 12–5 p.m. To receive clearance to volunteer, you must register at dallasisd.voly.org via Chrome, Firefox or Edge per the following instructions: Complete the appropriate General volunteer application. Select the desired elementary school(s) for which you want to volunteer. Complete the online orientation (include an e-signature to confirm completion). Await receipt of an email confirming your volunteer clearance. With that email, complete your online orientation and sign up for the volunteer opportunity at your…

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees and district leaders will discuss the district’s reopening plan in detail during the board briefing happening Aug. 13. The board briefing starts at 11:30 a.m. and is available to watch live on Facebook in English and Spanish or on MyVRSpot. During Thursday’s meeting, district leaders will also brief trustees on how Dallas ISD plans to offer extracurricular, co-curricular and elective course offerings to students who choose at-home learning and how the district plans to mitigate learning loss caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Dallas ISD Social and Emotional Learning Department is providing seven helpful tips to incorporate social and emotional learning at home. When your child is feeling stressed, ask how they feel: When you do check-in about feelings, you are sending the message that their feelings matter and that you care. When your child has a hard time making a decision, provide choices and respect their wishes: When children have a chance to make choices, they learn how to solve problems. Letting children make decisions teaches them that their ideas, feelings, and perspective matter. When feelings and social issues are difficult…