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Orr, Aline – Online Submission, 2018
This report summarizes results from a sample of Dual Language (DL) Program classroom observations conducted in the 2017-2018 school year. Instructional specialists used an instrument to rate aspects of program implementation which included classroom environment and instructional methods.
Descriptors: School Districts, Bilingual Education, Program Implementation, Language of Instruction
Orr, Aline; Cornelius, Chelsea; Doolittle, Martha – Online Submission, 2017
This report summarizes highlights from discussions, or "pláticas," held with Austin Independent School District elementary principals about the district's dual language program. Principals provided their opinions about the program and gave suggestions for improvements.
Descriptors: Elementary Schools, Principals, School Districts, Administrator Attitudes
Orr, Aline – Online Submission, 2016
In Fall 2016, bilingual specialists were hired in the Austin Independent School District to provide support to campuses implementing the re-designed dual language program. This report summarizes the services provided by these specialists to administrators, campus staff, and teachers in Fall 2016.
Descriptors: School Districts, Bilingualism, Specialists, Bilingual Education Programs
Doolittle, Martha; Orr, Aline – Online Submission, 2016
This report summarizes feedback from Austin Independent School District (AISD) 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.
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Feedback (Response), School Districts, Program Effectiveness
Doolittle, Martha; Orr, Aline – Online Submission, 2015
This report summarizes highlights from December 2015 discussions, or "platicas," held with Austin Independent School District elementary principals about the district's dual language program. Principals provided their opinions about the program and gave suggestions for improvements.
Descriptors: Principals, Administrator Attitudes, School Districts, Elementary Schools
Orr, Aline – Online Submission, 2020
This report includes findings regarding demographic characteristics and academic outcomes of DELTA students; highlights emerging topics from the student, teacher, and staff surveys; and provides recommendations for future program implementation. [For the 2018-2019 report, see ED626017.]
Descriptors: Student Characteristics, Outcomes of Education, Program Evaluation, Credits
Orr, Aline – Online Submission, 2015
This report summarizes highlights from the Austin Independent School District Dual Language Program rubric classroom observations conducted in October 2015. Observers rated several aspects of program implementation according to the rubric and provided comments about classroom practices observed.
Descriptors: English Language Learners, School Districts, Scoring Rubrics, Program Implementation
Orr, Aline – Online Submission, 2016
This annual report summarizes Austin ISD's English language learner students and the bilingual and ESL programs in which they participated during the 2015-2016 school year. The report includes summaries of data on student demographics, language acquisition, and academic performance.
Descriptors: English Language Learners, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Orr, Aline – Online Submission, 2017
This report provides information on Austin Independent School District's bilingual and English as a Second Language programs implemented in 2016-2017, summarizing the numbers of students served, and students' language acquisition and academic performance.
Descriptors: English Language Learners, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Naik, Reetu; Zhao, Hui; Orr, Aline – Online Submission, 2015
This report presents outcomes for students who participated in the Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program in 2014-2015. The report compares student outcomes over two years by level of program participation.
Descriptors: After School Programs, Program Effectiveness, Achievement Gains, Attendance
Naik, Reetu; Zhao, Hui; Orr, Aline – Online Submission, 2015
This report presents outcomes for students who participated in the Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program in 2014-2015. The report compares student outcomes over two years by level of program participation.
Descriptors: After School Programs, Program Effectiveness, Achievement Gains, Attendance
Naik, Reetu; Zhao, Hui; Orr, Aline – Online Submission, 2015
This report presents outcomes for students who participated in the Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program in 2014-2015. The report compares student outcomes over two years by level of program participation.
Descriptors: After School Programs, Program Effectiveness, Achievement Gains, Attendance
Naik, Reetu; Zhao, Hui; Orr, Aline – Online Submission, 2015
This report presents outcomes for students who participated in the Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program in 2014-2015. The report compares student outcomes over two years by level of program participation.
Descriptors: After School Programs, Program Effectiveness, Achievement Gains, Attendance
Orr, Aline – Online Submission, 2015
This report examines dual language program implementation in three Texas public school districts similar to Austin Independent School District. The school districts are compared in terms of demographic composition, program implementation, and English language learner (ELL) students' academic performance in 2014 on the state's academic test, STAAR.
Descriptors: School Districts, Student Characteristics, English Language Learners, Disadvantaged Youth