Publications

School Grief Support Network Initiative: Survey Results, 2018

This report summarizes data gathered from pre- and post-intervention surveys conducted with parents/guardians and teachers of AISD students who were offered free grief support counseling services during 2017-2018 through a grant funded by The Christi Center.

Research Brief

Student Data Dig 2018: Bowie High School

This report summarizes AISD Bowie High School students' experiences with the first social and emotional learning (SEL) student data dig in 2018.

Research Brief

School Grief Support Network Initiative: Survey Results, Spring 2017

This report describes results from a survey designed to assess students' emotions and behaviors prior to and following their participation in targeted grief support counseling.

Research Brief

Summary of the American Institutes for Research's (AIR) Report on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Austin Independent School District (AISD), 2014

This report summarizes the analyses described in AIR's year 3 report for the Collaborating Districts Initiative (CDI) evaluation of AISD's SEL program. Recommendations are also included.

Research Brief

Cultural Proficiency and Inclusiveness Update, 2011-2012 to 2013-2014

To improve the work environment for all staff and the campus environment for all students, AISD began the Cultural Proficiency & Inclusiveness initiative. Read more about AISD staff members' attitudes toward concepts integral to the initiative.

Research Brief

Staff Perceptions of Social and Emotional Learning Skills in the Austin Independent School District, 2017-2018

This report uses data gathered from the Employee Coordinated Survey to analyze staff members’ perceptions of SEL implementation at their school and of their own SEL skills.

Report

Customer Service Data: Responses from the 2014-2015 Student Climate Survey and 2014-2015 Parent Survey

This report summarizes items from the 2014-2015 Student Climate Survey and Parent Survey related to AISD's customer service initiative.

Research Brief

2015-2016 SEL Skills Survey Campus Reports

Students in middle and high school as well as elementary school students from model SEL schools (online participants only) were asked 20 questions that assessed their SEL skills. These skills relate to the following SEL competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making.