Publications
Dual Language Program Staff Survey, Spring 2013
Staff's top three suggested priorities for the Dual Language (DL) program in 2013-2014 were: professional development opportunities, program alignment, and increased availability of materials and resources. Read more about DL staff suggestions here.
Dual Language Parent Survey, Spring 2013
Results from a January 2013 phone survey indicated that 5 out of 6 parents who responded believed AISD's dual language program was effectively helping their student learn a second language. Learn more about the dual language parent survey by reading the full report.
Predictors of English Language Learners Program Exits, 2006-2007 First-Grade Cohort
This report describes English language learners who were more likely to exit the language program within 5 years of 1st-grade enrollment. A summary of student academic performance associated with successful exit and long-term ELL status is provided.
Dual Language Program, 2012 - 2013, Program Fidelity
This report summarizes the Dual Language Training Institute October 2012 observations of implementing dual language classrooms in schools across the district.
Resumen del Informe Sobre Aprendices del Idioma Ingles, 2011-2012
En el otoño de 2011, se identificaron como LEP en AISD 24,000 estudiantes, que representan un 28% de la matrícula total de AISD.
Peabody Results, by Vertical Team, Fall 2012
On average, AISD pre-K students scored below the national average range on a test for receptive vocabulary ability. English language learners (ELLs) scored lower, on average, than did non-ELLs. Read more about pre-K students' Fall 2012 performance by vertical team.
English Language Learner Programs Annual Report, 2011-2012
This report provides a description of ELL enrollment in the district, examines ELL progress in English proficiency and academic content areas, and evaluates the dual language program in its first year of district wide implementation.
Prekindergarten Program: Student Academic Performance, 2011-2012
The AISD pre-K program advanced nearly one-third of students to above the national average in receptive vocabulary ability in their native language by Spring 2012, with more than 50% of students scoring above the national average on the test.
English Language Learners Summary Report 2010-2011
Twenty-nine percent of 2010-2011 AISD students were English language learners (ELLs). The majority of ELLs (62%) made progress in English proficiency and they showed overall improvement in most TAKS content areas for most grades.
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.