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).
National Alliance for Partnership in Equity (NAPE) Student Outcomes 2015-2016
This reports provides an overview of students' academic performance and interest in the science, technology, engineering and math fields for those who were enrolled in a course with a teacher trained by the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity in the 2015-2016 school year.
National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) Student Outcomes: 2015–2016
This report provides an overview of students who were enrolled in a course with a teacher trained by the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity in 2015-2016.
Teachers' Perceptions of Social and Emotional Learning Implementation
Using qualitative analyses of teachers’ open-ended responses, this report describes teachers’ perceptions of positive changes on campuses because of social and emotional learning (SEL) and recommendations for the future of SEL at AISD.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): An Examination of Model SEL Schools
This report describes characteristics of the 11 model SEL schools and compares them to non-model SEL schools.
Afterschool Centers on Education Cycle 8 BGCA Final Report 2015-2016
This report presents outcomes for students who participated in the Cycle 8 of Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program managed by Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Austin Area in 2015-2016. The report compares student outcomes over two years by level of program participation.
Afterschool Centers on Education Cycle 7 BGCA Final Report 2015-2016
This report presents outcomes for students who participated in the Cycle 7 of Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program managed by Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Austin Area in 2015-2016. The report compares student outcomes over two years by level of program participation.
Afterschool Centers on Education Cycle 8 AISD Final Report 2015-2016
This report presents outcomes for students who participated in the Cycle 8 of Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program in 2015-2016. The report compares student outcomes over two years by level of program participation.
Afterschool Centers on Education Cycle 7 AISD Final Report 2015-2016
This report presents outcomes for students who participated in the Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program in 2015-2016. The report compares student outcomes over two years by level of program participation.
Parent and Family Engagement Services Summary Report, 2015-2016
This report briefly summarizes some of the parent and family engagement services provided by Austin Independent School District staff during the 2015-2016 school year.