Publications
The Impact of Summer School on English Learners’ Beginning-of-Year (BOY) Performance in 2019-2020
This report examines the beginning-of-year (BOY) reading performance of English learners (ELs) who attended summer school in June 2019. Summer school ELs’ performance on the Texas Kindergarten Entry Assessment (TX-KEA) and iStation Indicators of Progress (ISIP) was compared to that of similar ELs who did not attend summer school. Spanish-speaking and non-Spanish-speaking summer schoolers' results also were compared. Results for ELs who attended summer school for two years were compared to those who only attended one year. Significant differences were found among groups.
Bilingual and English as a Second Language Program and Demographic Summary, 2018-2019
This report summarizes AISD's bilingual and English as a second language programs implemented during 2018-2019. Programs are summarized, as well as student demographic characteristics and the number of students served.
Dual Language Program - Pilot Year Evaluation Report 2010-2011
Ten AISD elementary campuses implemented one-way and two-way dual language pilot programs in the 2010–2011 year. What were parent and staff’s perception of its implementation? Did students advance in second language proficiency? Find out more.
English Learner Summer School Students' Beginning-of-Year (BOY) Performance
This report examines the beginning-of-year (BOY) performance of English learners (ELs) who attended summer school in June 2018. Summer school ELs’ performance on Texas Kindergarten Entry Assessment (TX-KEA) and iStation Indicators of Progress (ISIP) was compared to the performance of similar ELs who did not attend summer school. Statistically significant differences were found between the two groups.
Eighth-Grade Dual Language Students' Feedback on the Dual Language Program, 2018-2019
This report summarizes results from a 2019 spring survey of 8th-grade students in the middle school Dual Language Program. Most students indicated they enjoyed the program, realized the academic benefits, and wanted to continue Dual Language in high school.
Summary of Elementary Principals’ Comments on Bilingual and English as a Second Language Program Choices for School Year 2018—2019
This report summarizes elementary principals' comments from a December 2017 discussion about the process for choosing bilingual and English as a second language programs for their schools in the 2018-2019 school year.
Bilingual and English as a Second Language Program and Demographic Summary, 2017–2018
This report summarizes the bilingual and English as a second language programs implemented during 2017–2018. Programs and program participation are summarized, as well as student demographic characteristics and the number of students served.
Bilingual and English as a Second Language Academic Performance Summary Report, STAAR and EOC, 2018-2019
This report summarizes the academic performance of students in the AISD bilingual and English as a second language programs during 2018–2019. Students' advanced placement course performance, STAAR and EOC performance, as well as graduation and dropout rates are summarized.
Pre-Kindergarten Teachers' Feedback on the Dual Language Program
This report documents feedback obtained at two meetings with principals and teachers of pre-kindergarten centers offering the dual language (DL) program. Participants were asked to provide input about DL program implementation in the 2015-2016 school year, and to discuss recommendations about proposed changes for the DL program delivery model in the 2016-2017 school year.
Dual Language Program Implementation at Austin Independent School District, 2017-2018
This report summarizes results from a sample of Dual Language (DL) Program classroom observations conducted in the 2017-2018 school year. Instructional specialists used an instrument to rate aspects of program implementation which included classroom environment and instructional methods.