Publications
Students of International High School
This report provides a longitudinal analysis of enrollment patterns and development of English proficiency among International High School students.
Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) Spring 2019 Results
This report summarizes AISD English learners’ (ELs) Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) performance on the 2019 Spring test administration. Student performance is summarized by domain and composite ratings, years in U.S. schools, and yearly progress.
Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) 2016
This report summarizes Spring 2016 Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) results for Austin ISD's English language learner (ELL) students. TELPAS is used annually in Texas public schools to assess ELLs' English acquisition in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language Academic Performance Summary, 2020-2021
The purpose of this report is to provide information about the academic performance of emergent bilingual students in the Austin Independent School District (AISD). This document summarizes performance on the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) tests, end-of-course (EOC) tests, the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS), advanced placement (AP) course enrollment, AP exam performance, college readiness indicators, and graduation and dropout rates.
Bilingual and English as a Second Language Academic Performance Summary Report, 2019–2020
This report summarizes the academic performance of emergent bilingual students, also known as English learners, for the 2019–2020 school year. Results are presented from the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS), advanced placement (AP) course enrollment and exam performance, college readiness indicators, and graduation and dropout rates. Results for the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test, academic course performance, and end-of-course tests were unavailable this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Secondary Dual Language Academic Performance Summary Report, 2019–2020
This report summarizes the academic performance of students in the AISD secondary dual language program during 2019–2020. Topics include program and student characteristics, performance on the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS), enrollment in advanced placement (AP) courses and performance on AP exams. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and school closures, academic course performance, performance on the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) tests and performance on the end-of-course (EOC) tests are not included.
Emergent Bilingual Student Experiences and the Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language Programs, 2020–2021
This report outlines emergent bilingual students’ experiences at AISD and in the Bilingual Education (BE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs. As of the Fall 2020 snapshot, AISD had enrolled 21,107 emergent bilingual students, representing 28% of the AISD student population (N = 74,871). Emergent bilingual students’ participation in the BE and ESL, special education, Gifted and Talented, and Career and Technical Education programs are summarized. Additionally, emergent bilingual students’ perception of school climate and aspects of BE and ESL program implementation are discussed.
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.
Middle School Dual Language Program: Need, Capacity, and Interest
This report suggests potential program sites for the middle school dual language program based on student needs, campus capacity, and parental and staff interest.
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.