Publications
Austin Independent School District Teacher Retention Report I: Results of the 2007-2008 Teacher Survey
In Fall 2007, AISD conducted a survey of four general topics: attachment to teaching, compensation, mentoring for new teachers, and professional development. Results are presented regarding the importance of these factors to teacher retention.
Strategic Compensation Initiative REACH Pilot 2007-2008 Evaluation Report
This report describes outcomes for the first year of the REACH strategic compensation program.
High School Redesign: Quality Teaching for English Learners (QTEL) 2007-2008
This report summarizes the 2007-2008 program evaluation of professional development opportunities for teachers of English as a second language (ESL) in AISD's Quality Teaching for English Learners (QTEL) program.
High School Redesign: Professional Learning Communities, 2007-2008
This report summarizes the 2007-2008 evaluation results of AISD's high school professional learning communities initiative.
Professional Development Needs Assessment Summary 2007-2008
This report summarizes survey results from 2007-2008 staff surveys on the professional development needs reported by AISD teachers and campus administrators.
Title I, Part A Summary Report 2007-2008
This report summarizes AISD services and activities funded by the federal Title I Part A grant for the 2007-2008 school year.
Question: In What Areas of Professional Development Do Teachers Say They Would Like Additional Support and Training?
This report summarizes results from a Fall 2007 AISD teacher survey with teachers reporting what areas or topics in which they would like more professional development. The most commonly requested topics included integrating technology, motivating students, designing classroom activities, differentiated instruction, accessing and using resources and materials, and managing student behavior.
Strategic Compensation Interim Report 2: Teacher Focus Group Summary, Spring 2008
This report contains results from focus groups conducted with teachers in the first year of the AISD REACH strategic compensation program pilot.
Strategic Compensation Interim Report 1: Principal Focus Group Summary Fall 2007
This report describes findings from the principal focus group conducted the first year of the AISD REACH program.