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Jensen, Mishan; Doolittle, Martha – Online Submission, 2018
This executive summary report highlights the bilingual and English as a second language programs student academic performance during 2017-2018. Students' advanced placement course performance, state academic test performance, and graduation and dropout rates are summarized. A separate full report also was published. [For the full report, see…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Bilingual Education Programs
Jensen, Mishan; Doolittle, Martha – Online Submission, 2018
This report summarizes the Austin Independent School District bilingual and English as a second language programs students' academic performance during 2017-2018. Students' advanced placement course performance, state academic tests (STAAR and EOC) performance, and graduation and dropout rates are summarized. [For the Executive Summary, see…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
Boser, Ulrich; Baffour, Perpetual; Vela, Steph – Center for American Progress, 2016
In many ways standards-based school reform is at a crossroads. On one side, the movement has made tremendous strides. The Common Core State Standards Initiative, known simply as Common Core, is now strongly established in more than 40 states. Many teachers believe that the new, higher academic standards have helped them improve instruction. And,…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Common Core State Standards, National Competency Tests, Outcomes of Education
Alderete, Karen; Coneway, Casey – Online Submission, 2007
This report summarizes 2005-2006 program evaluation results from AISD's GEAR Up program.
Descriptors: School Districts, Program Evaluation, Summative Evaluation, College Preparation
Coneway, Casey – Online Submission, 2006
The Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program was offered in 10 high schools and 6 middle schools during the 2005-2006 school year. AVID began in the Austin Independent School District (AISD) in 1999 as a way of helping more students become eligible for college. Students who were considered academically "average," based on…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, College Preparation, College Readiness