NEW LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BEING PILOTED:
DSISD is excited to announce the initial pilot implementation of the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). Canvas allows teachers to provide a personalized learning experience through instructional support, class calendars, messages, notifications, assignments, collaborative activities, and resources that are tailored to each student in one easy-to-use, easy-to-access platform. For more information about the Canvas system, please see the Learning and Innovation Department's webpage.

BOARD FILING DEADLINE:
The deadline to file to run for a position on the DSISD Board of Trustees this May is Feb. 15, 2019.

TEXTBOOK REVIEW OPPORTUNITY:
Several subjects are included in the statewide instructional materials adoption for 2019-20:  English Language Arts and Reading for Grades K–8; Spanish Language Arts and Reading for Grades K–6; Spelling (English and Spanish) for Grades 1–6; Handwriting (English and Spanish) for Grades K–5; English Learners Language Arts for Grades 7–8; and Personal Financial Literacy. TEA-approved pre-adoption samples are available online. English Language Arts and Reading, Spelling, and Handwriting pre-adoption samples will be available for public review and comment at the DSISD Administrative Building Feb. 4-28, 2019, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

DSISD COMMUNICATION TOOLS VIDEO:
DSISD uses many communication tools and methods to connect with parents and other stakeholders. This video provides a reminder on where to find these tools and how they're used to communicate.

VISION:
We inspire and equip students to be life-long learners and positive contributors to the world.

MISSION:
We partner with students, parents, and the community to provide a personal and exceptional education for every student.