News Briefs

This historic time of social distancing  is unique and challenging to everyone. The Dallas ISD Special Education Department is here to ease those worries through student and parental support and innovative teaching resources designed to meet the needs of every diverse learner. At-home learning resources are available on the district website to touch on key topics and objectives, ensuring students stay on the path to success. A Special Education teacher will be contacting parents directly regarding their child’s needs. We want to keep families informed each step of the way and will be providing information and parenting tips for homeschooling…

If concern over COVID-19 has you feeling anxious, nervous, distressed and overwhelmed, you are not alone. According to mental health experts, these are common feelings resulting from the new normal of sheltering in place, constantly checking social media and watching nonstop news about the coronavirus outbreak. For those who struggle with anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges on a regular basis, odds are high they will experience even more stress than usual, which can make life in isolation extra difficult. While we protect ourselves from the coronavirus by self-isolating, we should also take care of our emotional and mental…

In the wake of school closings related to the spread of COVID-19, Dallas ISD is cancelling all bond community meetings and bond-related events scheduled the week of March 23-March 28. The cancellations include the Sat., March 28, ribbon-cutting at Hillcrest High School, the Bond 2020 community meetings and the community conversations hosted by the Racial Equity Office. The district will share information about April meetings in future announcements.

Dallas ISD Youth and Family Centers are open this week to serve students for sick care visits. Any student who has symptoms including cough, fever, and/or respiratory issues can be served by the local Youth and Family Center clinic. Families with a student showing these symptoms are asked to call ahead and book an appointment at a center rather than sit in the waiting room. Trained medical professionals are at the Youth and Family Centers to assist sick students. Families who had a previous appointment this week at a Youth and Family Center for another health-related issue are asked to call…