The Houston ISD Board of Managers has approved a resolution to designate HISD as a District of Innovation allowing it to adapt programs, schedules, and more.
Board of Managers has approved a resolution to designate HISD as a District of Innovation.
According to Superintendent Mike Miles' office, the designation will allow the district to better adapt its education programs and schedules to meet the needs of students and families. also states this designation will allow HISD to compete for exceptional teaching talent and modify the academic calendar to ensure all students get the high-quality instruction time they need to read and write on grade level every academic year.
"T-TESS is a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation system that requires walkthrough and formal observations and prioritizes instruction and student performance in assessing teacher effectiveness," Superintendent Mike Miles writes in a proposal to the board. "While T-TESS does not include all the components of the new HISD evaluation system, it will allow us to ensure excellent instruction in every classroom.
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