Publications
Austin Independent School District Dual Language Rubric Report, 2015
This report summarizes highlights from the Dual Language Program rubric classroom observations conducted in October 2015. Observers rated several aspects of program implementation according to the rubric and provided comments about classroom practices observed.
Dual Language Program Implementation in Districts Similar to Austin Independent School District
The following report examines the Dual Language Program implementation in three school districts similar to AISD. The school districts are compared in terms of demographic composition, program implementation, and English language learners' academic performance on STAAR 2014.
Bilingual and English as a Second Language Programs Summary, 2015–2016
This annual report summarizes Austin ISD's English language learner students and the bilingual and ESL programs in which they participated during the 2015-2016 school year. The report includes summaries of data on student demographics, language acquisition, and academic performance. Este informe anual resume los estudiantes de Austin ISD que aprenden inglés y los programas bilingües y de ESL en los que participaron durante el año escolar 2015-2016. El informe incluye resúmenes de datos sobre demografía estudiantil, adquisición de lenguaje y desempeño académico.
Bilingual and English as a Second Language Programs Summary, 2016–2017
This report provides information on AISD's bilingual and English as a Second Language programs implemented in 2016–2017, summarizing the numbers of students served, and students’ language acquisition and academic performance.
Bilingual Specialists' Work Summary, Fall 2016
In Fall 2016, bilingual specialists were hired to provide support to campuses implementing the re-designed dual language program. This report summarizes the services provided by these specialists to administrators, campus staff, and teachers in Fall 2016.
Principals' Platicas on Elementary Dual Language Program, January 2017
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.
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.