The Baylor Tom Landry Fitness Center is offering a limited-time membership promotion for district staff. The summer break enrollment special features discounted sign-up and monthly rates for employees who join by the June 30 deadline. Go here to download a flyer with full details, or call 214-820-7872 for more information or a complimentary tour.
Translation Services urges administrators to avoid the back-to-school rush for translation by submitting documents now. These may include summer school communications, back-to-school brochures, handbooks, compacts, letters, and vaccination requirements. This service is FREE of charge and available to all Dallas ISD schools and departments.
Documents submitted for translation will be processed in the order received. To request the service, download the Translation Request Form, attach the document to be translated, and email to translations@dallasisd.org.
For information, call Translation Services at 972-925-5892.
On Thursday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., district employees will receive an additional 20 percent discount on regular priced items and 10 percent on clearance items at any DSW. Employees must present the official flyer and a Dallas ISD employee ID to receive the discount. The first five employees to make a purchase at the DSW located at The Shops of Park Lane, 8160 Park Lane, will also receive a backpack when they present this flyer while supplies last.
Teachers, counselors, and campus administrators are encouraged to participate in an April 3 Twitter chat hosted by Teaching and Learning highlighting best practices for instruction, intervention strategies and information supporting Multi-Tiered Systems of Support at each campus. A new initiative being implemented throughout the district, the MTSS framework is aimed at providing support for students in the areas of reading, mathematics, language, and engagement. The Twitter chat is set for 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, @DallasISDMTSS. For more information, contact Teaching and Learning at 972.925.8804.
Teachers looking for funding for classroom projects should mark their calendars for 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, for the Junior League of Dallas’ live webinar designed to help teachers craft winning proposals. The webinar aims to help teachers prepare to submit grant proposals by the March 18 deadline and will feature tips and answers to common questions about creating effective grant proposals. Interested teachers can go here to download a flyer with instructions to access the webinar, which will also be available for later viewing.
Grants for Innovative Teaching is the Junior League of Dallas’ signature project. The grants provide up to $2,000 for special classroom projects. In 2018, the grants were awarded to 50 Dallas ISD teachers to fund projects ranging from large-scale art sculptures and educational videos to Lego robots and games designed to promote literacy and social skills.
Dallas ISD Talk It Up! Toastmasters Club is recruiting employees who want to improve their leadership and communication skills. The club is hosting an open house at 6 p.m., Wed, Feb. 27, at the H.B. Bell School Support Services Building, 2909 N. Buckner Blvd., which is also the location of regular Wednesday meetings. The club is part of Toastmasters International, a global organization that offers public speaking and leadership training opportunities. Go here for a flyer with more info.
Jiv Daya has donated kindles to grades 3–5 in six feeder patterns!
At Camp Kindle, several teachers from each network learned how to best use kindles as a learning tool. The training was done by Jiv Daya, Dallas ISD IT, Personalized Learning and the Blended Learning Coaches from School Leadership.
Watch the above video for a spooky fun look into the camp.
Teachers new to DonorsChoose.org can receive help getting their classrooms set up for the start of the new school year. Through Friday, Aug. 10, teachers who submit their first DonorsChoose.org classroom project will receive an automatic $50 kickoff donation for the project from the DonorsChoose.org team. Whether teachers want to refresh their classroom library, create a new activity kit, or try out a welcome back activity, the team from DonorsChoose.org wants to help teachers jumpstart the new school year. Go here for full details.
Dallas ISD Chief of Human Capital Management Karry Chapman has announced her retirement effective June 30. Chapman began serving Dallas ISD as interim chief of HCM in February 2015 and was subsequently selected to permanently fill the position, bringing her extensive years of leadership in human resources to the district.
Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa said, “Karry has been a great supporter and an important member of the leadership team.” We’re grateful for her dedication and service to the students and staff of this district and wish her well on her retirement.”
Houston ISD Chief of Staff Cynthia Wilson, who formerly served as Dallas ISD chief of staff, has agreed to return to Dallas ISD as chief of Human Capital Management.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Wilson back and look forward to having her with us in this capacity,” Hinojosa said. “She is a dynamic leader, and I know she will do well.”
Wilson served as Dallas ISD chief of staff from 2015 to 2017 before joining Houston ISD. She will rejoin the district in her new leadership post July 1.
In addition, John Vega, executive director of the L.G. Pinkston feeder pattern, has been promoted to deputy chief of HCM effective June 1.
Effective today, Angie Gaylord has been appointed deputy chief of the Office of Transformation and Innovation. Gaylord, who was hired as executive director of Professional Development in 2016, has served as acting deputy chief of OTI since January.
“Angie has done an outstanding job in this position, and I’m confident she will continue to effectively lead the Office of Transformation and Innovation,” said Hinojosa.
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Athletics (972) 749-2450 www.dallasisd.org/athletics |
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Communications Services (972) 925-3900 www.dallasisd.org/communications |
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Dallas ISD Connect/Main District Hotline (972) 925-5500 www.dallasisd.org/dallasisdconnect |
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Dual Language (972) 925-6490 www.dallasisd.org/duallanguage |
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Early Learning/Pre-K (214) 932-7735 www.dallasisd.org/prek |
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English Language Learners (Bilingual/ESL) (972) 925-6490 www.dallasisd.org/ell |
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Extended Day Services/ Before-and After-School (972) 925-5421 www.dallasisd.org/extendedday |
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Food & Child Nutrition (214) 932-5500 www.dallasisd.org/childnutrition |
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Gifted and Talented (972) 925-6431 www.dallasisd.org/advancedacademicservices |
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Health Services (972) 925-3386 www.dallasisd.org/healthservices |
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Homeless Support Services (972) 749-5789 www.dallasisd.org/hep |
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Immigrant and Refugee Services (972) 502-4189 www.dallasisd.org/refugeeservices |
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Magnet Schools (972) 925-8936 www.dallasisd.org/magnets |
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Office of Family and Community Engagement (972) 925-3916 www.dallasisd.org/parentservices |
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Office of Transformation and Innovation (School Choice) (972) 925-3306 www.dallasisd.org/choice |
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Personalized Learning (972) 925-3308 www.dallasisd.org/personalizedlearning |
| Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (972) 925-4253 www.dallasisd.org/ppcd |
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School Menus (214) 932-5500 www.dallasisd.org/schoolmenus |
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Special Education (972) 581-4100 www.dallasisd.org/sped Specialized Data Management Support (972) 794-3550 www.dallasisd.org/Page/36033 |
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Student Activities (972) 749-5721 www.dallasisd.org/studentactivities |
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Student Discipline (972) 925-5540 www.dallasisd.org/studentdiscipline |
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Student Records (972) 925-3645 www.dallasisd.org/studentrecords |
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Student Transfers (972) 749-5720 www.dallasisd.org/studenttransfers |
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Transportation (972) 925-4953 www.dallasisd.org/busroutes |
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Visual and Performing Arts (214) 932-5090 www.dallasisd.org/vpa |
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Youth and Family Centers (972) 925-4190 www.dallasisd.org/youthandfamilycenters |