Publications Archive
Rising Kindergarten and 1st Grade Summer School Program for English Language Learners Evaluation, Summer 2009
In 2009, AISD offered an English learner summer bilingual program, serving 1,645 rising kindergarten students and 1,712 rising 1st-grade students at 10 campuses to prevent the loss of academic skills between school years. This report summarizes the program's student enrollment, attendance, and academic performance.
Question: What are the results of the New Bilingual Teacher Institute Survey Summer 2009?
This report summarizes survey results from 112 newly hired bilingual education elementary-level teachers who attended the 2009 New Bilingual Teacher Institute.
Question: How does the 2008 Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) performance of Austin Independent School District (AISD) former English-language learner (ELL) students differ according to bilingual education or English as a second language?
This paper shows how AISD former English language learner students' 2008 TAKS tests performance was related to their BE or ESL program entry and exit patterns.
Question: What are the performance results for AISD former ELL students on TAKS Mathematics, Reading, Social Studies, Science, and Writing in Spring 2008 compared with those of general education students (non-ELLs)?
At the elementary grade level, former ELL students’ TAKS passing rates in Mathematics, Reading/ELA, and Writing significantly exceeded the TAKS passing rates of non-ELL students. At the secondary level, former ELL students’ passing rates on TAKS Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science were significantly lower than the passing rates of non-ELL students.
Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language Programs Summary Report 2007-2008
This report summarizes student, staff, and program data for AISD's bilingual and English as a second language programs for 2007-2008.
High School Redesign: Quality Teaching for English Learners (QTEL) 2007-2008
This report summarizes the 2007-2008 program evaluation of professional development opportunities for teachers of English as a second language (ESL) in AISD's Quality Teaching for English Learners (QTEL) program.
Question: What Are the Performance Results of Former English Language Learners (ELL) or Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students on Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) Subject Area Tests Since the First Year that TAKS Was Implemented in Sprin
The purpose of this report was to identify former English language learner (ELL) students and to know how they as a group had performed on 2006 TAKS.
Bilingual/ESL Program Evaluation Summary 2006-2007
This report summarizes AISD's bilingual and English as a second language (ESL) program for the 2006-2007 school year.
Question: What are the Performance Results for AISD Former ELL Students on TAKS Reading, Mathematics, Writing, Science, and Social Studies in Spring 2006 Compared with All AISD Students? Part I
This report summarizes AISD student TAKS results among former English language learner students in spring 2006.
Question: What Languages are Spoken in the Homes of AISD English Language Learners and Immigrant Students, and is Information Provided to AISD Families in the Home Language?
This report summarizes 2006-2007 student data on languages spoken in the homes of AISD English language learners and immigrant students, as well as summarizes 2006-2007 parent survey results on the question asked to parents about whether school staff provide them with information in their home language.