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Any parent or guardian of an English language learner in Dallas ISD is invited to an upcoming Dual Language Parent Academy. Participants will receive information, ideas, and resources in both English and Spanish to support their student’s academic progress and language acquisition. The workshop is titled: “How to Support My Dual Language Learner at Home.” SCHOOL DATE TIME Sidney Lanier Monday, November 11, 2019 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. H.I. Holland Tuesday, November 12, 2019 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Pleasant Grove Tuesday, November 12, 2019 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Herbert Marcus Wednesday, November 13, 2019 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Seagoville Monday,…

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Dallas ISD Stories is a new Hub series where district students, teachers and staff share their own stories. This is the story of Constance Jawaid, the principal of Cedar Crest Elementary School who also attended the campus as a child. I use to be a student here, so sometimes when I’m walking the halls today, it feels so surreal and I will play back scenes to when I was a kid here. My aunt was a teacher at Cedar Crest for 28 years. After she died of breast cancer, they named a hallway after her. My aunt is the one…

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A group of district, civic and city leaders gathered together to highlight the importance of afterschool activities as part of the 20th Lights On Afterschool Celebration hosted by Dallas ISD’s Extended Learning Opportunities Department. In kicking off the Lights on After School program, Dallas ISD Trustee Karla Garcia said that Dallas ISD was joining more than 1 million people nationwide in calling attention to after-school programming and the impact it makes on the lives of district children and working families. “All of the things that have come to me–with civic engagement, with sports, with building teams and a strong self-identity–would…

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On Oct. 22,  the Postsecondary Partnerships and Programs Department hosted the P-TECH Associates of Applied Science (AAS) to Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science (BAAS) College Fair at Mountain View College. Assistant Superintendent Usamah Rodgers kicked off this inaugural event that provided a platform for district P-TECH students to learn more information about transferring their AAS degree coursework toward pursuant of their BAAS degree. Over 400 students, parents, campus administrators, and counselors attended the event and had the opportunity to learn about BAAS programs, scholarships, and transfer options from district higher education college representatives. Postsecondary Partnerships and Programs looks forward…

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