Publications
The Creative Learning Initiative Benefits AISD English Language Learners
English language learners were more likely to attend school and to meet the STAAR passing standards in reading and math when their teachers used creative teaching strategies more frequently. These findings coincide well with the research that encourages teachers of foreign languages to be creative in their teaching so that students not only benefit from language learning, but also develop broader educational objectives and learning outcomes (Maley & Peachey, 2015).
Analysis of Performance Gaps in Austin Independent School District: 2012-2013 Through 2014-2015
This report is one of several that examines the data to investigate equity in AISD. It describes the performance gaps between and among student groups district-wide for reading, math, writing, disciplinary removals/placements, and graduation rates.
Maps of Dual Language Programs, 2012–2013
These maps provide an overview of existing dual language programs in the district for the 2012–2013 school year and the distribution of Spanish-speaking English language learners.
Foreign Language Courses, by Campus and Attendance Zone, 2011–2012
The purpose of the maps was to show the density and distribution of students enrolled in foreign language courses in Austin Independent School District (AISD) high schools and middle schools and to show the distribution of student enrollment in Spanish-language courses, as well as the density of Spanish-speaking English language learners (ELLs) in AISD high schools and middle schools.
Maps of Dual Language Programs, 2013–2014
These maps provide an overview of existing elementary dual language programs in the district for the 2013–2014 school year and the distribution of Spanish-speaking English language learners.
Maps of Dual Language Programs, 2011–2012
These maps provide an overview of existing dual language programs in the district for the 2011–2012 school year and the distribution of English language learners.
State Compensatory Education Update, 2011-2012 and 2012-2013
This report describes the AISD at-risk student population and expenditures for 2012-2013, results from program evaluations conducted in 2011-2012 and 2012-2013, and the longitudinal disparity between performance of at-risk and not-at-risk students.