A special message from Interim Supt. Ken Huewitt regarding Schools’ Office organizational and staffing changes
As HISD prepares for the 2016-2017 school year, the district is taking the necessary steps to align the central office team in a way that best supports teaching and learning. Also, as a result of the $165 million recapture payment HISD must make to the state, the district is making changes to the organization and staffing structure at the cabinet level and throughout central office departments. read more…
Nearly a dozen Advanced Placement teachers from throughout HISD recently were awarded scholarships from the College Board to attend a free week-long AP Summer Institute.
AP Summer Institutes are subject-specific professional development opportunities that provide teachers with the support and training needed to teach AP courses and to utilize Pre-AP teaching strategies. Teachers from around the world come together at these institutes to exchange ideas and information about AP courses and exams. read more…
Variety of learning opportunities available for PK-12 teachers
Pre-K through 12 teachers are encouraged to sign up for a variety of professional development opportunities over the summer to help them prepare for the 2016-17 school year.
Teachers must register in eTRAIN by June 12 for ALL summer training and professional development from June 1 to August 18, 2016 This includes August pre-service training (August 8-18) and Job-Alike training (August 11 & 17), as well as any professional development offered during the months of June, July, and August. Below is a listing of various learning opportunities available. read more…
According to the coworkers who nominated them, the four employees recognized with Team HISD hats are shining examples of what the district can accomplish when employees consistently go above and beyond the call of duty.
Janice Dunigan (Human Resources), Michael Webb (Child Study), Perry Weston (Communications), and Prosper Williams (IT) were honored during the meetings for doing just that.
Congratulations also go out to:
- Jane Long Academy Spanish teacher Fidel Andrade was recently recognized by Telemundo and Chick-fil-A as their most recent teacher of the month. Read more.
- Sharpstown Principal Rob Gasparello was awarded the Yvette and Joel Mallah Crystal Heart Apple Award for his work promoting healthy lifestyles on his campus. Read more.
- Nutrition Services teams across the district were honored during National School Lunch Hero Week for their work keeping students properly fed and ready to learn. Read more.
- Cynthia Ramos from East Early College High School earned the district’s Librarian of the Year honors. Read more.
Trustee Rhonda Skillern-Jones, left, presents Cynthia Ramos of East Early College High School with the Librarian of the Year award during a recent luncheon.
East Early College High School librarian Cynthia Ramos recently was awarded the district’s Librarian of the Year award for her dedication to the students and staff on her campus.
Ramos sponsors the high school’s Name That Book team, which placed second in the district’s high school competition. She also helped coordinate a campus-wide project called One Book, where she was able to get the entire campus, including teachers and staff, to read the same book throughout the year.
“Cynthia is a dynamic and engaged librarian who works tirelessly to interest students in reading and supporting classroom curriculum,” said Liz Philippi, Manager of Library Media Services.
Telemundo and Chick-fil-a continue their partnership with HISD by recognizing Jane Long Academy’s Fidel Andrade as their Teacher of the Month for May.
Andrade, who served in the Army for 10 years, is a Spanish teacher and also serves as the school’s soccer coach. In his nomination form, Andrade is described as a “dynamic” teacher who also keeps his students motivated. And while his teaching skills are key to his success, Andrade also creates personal connections with his students to ensure they’re doing well outside of the classroom as well.
To recognize Andrade for his outstanding work, Chick-fil-A and Telemundo recently surprised him with a catered breakfast for his students and recognition during a Telemundo broadcast. You can watch the video by clicking here.
Few things are more frustrating than forgetting your network password and then getting locked out of your account.
Now, the district’s Information Technology team is giving employees a way to manage their network password and unlock their accounts by answering a few security questions verifying their identity. read more…
Training registration is now open for OneSource, the new distictwide system launching July 1 that will provide a seamless integration between HR, Payroll, and Finance.
All employees will need to take a minimum of two online training sessions to learn how to access the system’s various self- service and learning management features. Depending on your duty schedule, you can take those online courses in June, July, or in August. See the information below. read more…
The district’s two Health & Wellness clinics will be closed Saturday, May 28 and Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. Additionally, the Hattie Mae White location will be closed beginning at noon Thursday for maintenance.
They both will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 31. Both clinics are closed on Sundays.
The two centers are located at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center (4400 W. 18th St, 77092) and Attucks Middle School (4330 Bellfort, 77051). The centers offer a range of free services to employees and their dependents (age 5 and over) who are enrolled in the district’s medical benefits plan and low-cost services to all other benefits-eligible employees.
For more information on the clinics, including normal hours of operation, click here.
