Using Technology to Engage Stakeholders in Shared Ownership and Accountability for Austin ISD’s
Strategic DirectionCouncil of Great City Schools, October 21, 2010
Meria Joel Carstarphen, Ed.D; Janis Guerrero, Ph.D.; John AlawnehAustin Independent School District
Context of AISDContext of AISD
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• 86,103 students
• 63% Economically Disadvantaged
• 29% English Language Learners
• 124 Schools (including special campuses)
• 12,183 Employees
• $974,092,900 Total Budget (including Total Operations, Food Service and Debt Service)
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Our Theory of ActionOur Theory of ActionIf we innovate with technology to support our work to
engage and communicate with stakeholders, then people will be better informed, more supportive, and excited about
Austin ISD and its strategic direction.
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Student Virtual JamStudent Virtual Jam• Collaboration with IBM to use “collective
intelligence” software
• 130 student representatives from each middle and high school
• Online discussions about boosting attendance, college and career readiness, teacher quality, dropout prevention, student rights and safety
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44 in 4 and Ongoing Campus Visits 44 in 4 and Ongoing Campus Visits and Superintendent’s Blogand Superintendent’s Blog
• Following each campus visit, Superintendent posted highlights
• Great way to share positive news, schools’ successes, and best practices
• View the Superintendent’s Blog at www.austinisd.org
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End of School Year ReportEnd of School Year Report• An online interactive timeline captured
important landmarks using mixed media: video, documents, photos
• Makes AISD more open, engaging, and transparent for students, families, and community
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School Hall Virtual ConvocationSchool Hall Virtual Convocation• Annual staff convocation was virtual and
interactive
• A “fourth wall” of the theatre was a video backdrop that displayed staff from 4 schools
• Email account was activated so that employees could ask follow up questions
Visit www.austinisd.org for all of AISD’s Council of Great City School presentations and handouts
AISD CGCS PresentationsAISD CGCS Presentations
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AISD REACH: Supporting & Rewarding Educator Excellence David Lussier, Executive Director, Educator Quality
Urban Students with Disabilities and Secondary EducationJanna Lilly, Director, Special Education Dr. Paul Cruz, Chief Schools Officer
Turnaround Schools: The Austin WayMeria Joel Carstarphen, Ed.D., Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz, Chief Schools Officer
Using Technology to Engage Stakeholders in Shared Ownership and Accountability for Austin ISD’s Strategic DirectionMeria Joel Carstarphen, Ed.D., SuperintendentJohn Alawneh, Executive Director, TechnologyJanis Guerrero, Executive Director, Planning & Community Relations
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