Publications

Focus on Hispanic Seniors: 2011 High School Exit Survey and Postsecondary Enrollment
This report uses the High School Exit Survey as a vehicle to explore explanations for the consistent postsecondary enrollment gap between Hispanic seniors and students of other races/ethnicities.

Career and Technical Education: College Readiness and Cost-Effectiveness, 2013-2014
The CTE program was more cost-effective in 2013–2014 than it was in 2012–2013, despite a lower college readiness rate and an increase in the per student cost from the previous year. This was CTE’s third year of improvement in cost-effectiveness.

APIE Annual Evaluation Report, 2013-2014
In 2013–2014, APIE served approximately 2,600 students in AISD schools. This report summarizes APIE's reading, math, and college readiness program outcomes.

Career and Technical Education Safety Survey Results, 2010
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) program took the initiative to investigate safety practices in its programs, especially with regard to chemicals and hazardous materials. This report highlights some responses from the CTE safety survey.

Austin Partners in Education: Annual Evaluation Report, 2014-2015
This report summarizes results of the 2014-2015 Austin Partners in Education (APIE) program evaluation.

Career and Technical Education: College Readiness and Cost-Effectiveness, 2012-2013
The cost-effectiveness of the CTE program continued to improve in 2012-2013. The percentage of college-ready CTE seniors increased over the previous year, and expenditures declined. Seniors’ college readiness rates did not differ by CTE status.

How to Increase Postsecondary Enrollment of Hispanic Graduates: Recommendations From College and Career Advisors
Based on interviews with AISD college and career advisors, this report provides recommendations for closing the persistent postsecondary enrollment gap experienced by Hispanic graduates.

Austin Partners in Education: Annual Evaluation Report, 2012-2013
This report discusses the outcomes for APIE's educational programs including program descriptions, student academic progress, and participant survey results.

Austin Partners in Education Evaluation Report, 2008-2009
Austin Partners in Education, a nonprofit organization, helps the community and AISD classrooms work together to ensure academic excellence and personal success for students. Academic outcomes, student engagement, and other variables were examined.