Publications

Elementary Dual Language Teachers, Employee Survey Responses, Spring 2016
This report summarizes Austin ISD elementary dual language teachers' Spring 2016 survey results. Teachers were asked about different aspects of the district's dual language models, instructional practices, and support.

Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) 2016
This report summarizes Spring 2016 Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) results for Austin ISD's English language learner (ELL) students. TELPAS is used annually in Texas public schools to assess ELLs' English acquisition in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Elementary Dual Language Teachers' Feedback on the Program, January and February 2016
This report summarizes feedback from elementary dual language teachers who participated in focus group discussions in January and February 2016. Teachers gave their opinions about the program components and suggestions for how to improve the program implementation.

Elementary Principals' Platicas on Dual Language, December 2015
This report summarizes highlights from discussions, or "platicas", held with elementary principals about the district's dual language program. Principals provided their opinions about the program and gave suggestions for improvements.