Publications

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 Education Program Evaluation Summary, 2014-2015
This annual report summarizes Austin ISD's English language learner students and the bilingual education programs that served them during the 2014-2015 school year. The report includes summaries of data on student demographics, language acquisition, and academic performance.

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.
Examining the AISD Dual Language Program
The following report presents English language learners' (ELLs) 2013-2014 3rd and 4th grade STAAR reading and math results, providing a comparison to AISD and State of Texas performance. In addition, ELLs' performance on an early elementary reading measure in 2013 and 2014 is summarized.

Dual Language Program Teachers' Survey, Spring 2015
This report summarizes AISD's dual language teachers' survey responses from Spring 2015 about the dual language program.

Elementary Teachers' Feedback on the Dual Language Program, 2016-2017
This report summarizes dual language teachers’ feedback that was collected individually or during focus groups in the fall and winter of 2016-2017. Teachers gave their opinions about program components and suggestions for how to improve the program.

Elementary Principals' Platicas on Dual Language, December 2015
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.

English Language Learners' 2015 STAAR Reading and Writing, Grades 3-5, and 2015 TELPAS English Language Acquisition, Grades KG-5
AISD's English language learners' results for STAAR 2015 reading and writing, grades 3 through 5, and TELPAS 2015, grades kindergarten through 5, are summarized.

English Language Learners' 2015 STAAR Reading, Writing and Science, Grades 3-5, and 2015 TELPAS English Language Acquisition, Grades KG-5
This report summarizes AISD's English language learners' 2015 STAAR reading, writing, and science results (grades 3-5) and TELPAS results (kindergarten through grade 5).