Hispanic Heritage Month Career Speaker Webinar Series 

Back by popular demand, the Racial Equity Office is hosting webinars to introduce students to various careers. Students will hear from industry experts based in Dallas working in the fields of writing, marketing, law, education, illustration, finance, health care, and advocacy. 

During these 30-minute informational webinars, attendees will hear from professionals, as well as gain more knowledge as to what is required to pursue different career paths. Following the career panel, there will be a question and answer session with the speakers.           

To view this webinar featuring professionals from Fossil Group, click HERE.

To view this recording, click HERE.

To register for this webinar featuring professionals from Match Group, click HERE.

To view a recording of Jose Pimienta's webinar, click HERE.

To view a recording of Karla Arenas Valenti's webinar, click HERE.

To view a recording of Emma Otheguy's webinar, click HERE.

Hispanic Pioneer Series

Hispanic heritage is often reduced to a handful of memorable events and historic moments, but these are only a few of the significant things to know.  In an effort to honor this expansive and growing history, the Hispanic Pioneers Series will highlight some of those “lesser-known” but remarkable Hispanics in history.  Applicable SEL competencies, Social Studies strands, and short biographical videos have been added to augment the lessons. 

Teachers can download the set at: Hispanic Pioneers

Hispanic Heritage Month Graphics

The Communications Department has created Hispanic Heritage Month graphics for use as Google Classroom headers, website banners, email signatures, slide presentations, and social media posts. Students and staff can access these images using their Dallas ISD email at THIS LINK.

The Racial Equity Office is thrilled to feature three Hispanic authors at a virtual book festival on September 16, 2021. During these 30-minute interactive webinars, students will hear from authors about how their cultural heritage impacts their writing process. During the last ten minutes, there will be a question and answer session with the authors. 

While students and teachers are welcome to join all sessions, authors will be tailoring their presentations to specific grade-levels. Each attendee should register with their Dallas ISD email address to qualify for a door prize.    

The webinars will be recorded and available to view throughout Hispanic Heritage Month. 

To view a recording of Jose Pimienta's webinar, click HERE.

To view a recording of Karla Arenas Valenti's webinar, click HERE.

Download a teaching guide for Loteria HERE and an article written by Valenti about Hispanic Heritage Month HERE.

To view a recording of Emma Otheguy's webinar, click HERE

Peruvian International Food and Culture Day - September 30th

Throughout this school year, Dallas Independent School District will be celebrating global cuisines, cultures, and customs by hosting two International Food and Culture Days. These events will include special lessons, activities, and resources available on PowerSchool and featured menus offered at each campus, with dishes created in collaboration with local embassy partners and restaurants.

As a part of Hispanic Heritage Month programming, the Languages, Literacy and Social Studies Department, Child Food and Nutrition Services, the Racial Equity Office, and the General Consulate of Peru are pleased to announce that Dallas ISD will be celebrating the country of Peru on September 30, 2021.

Educators can access lessons to learn more about Peru on International Food and Culture Day at the following links:

• Pre K - 2nd grade Culture and Language Lesson
• 3rd through 5th or 6th Grade Elementary Culture and Language Lesson
• Secondary Student Kahoot Culture and Language Game/Lesson
• Video message from Peruvian Embassy

Each campus will be offering a Peruvian meal called Lomo Saltado for lunch on September 30th. Educators can share the following video with their students to see Dallas ISD's Executive Chef Trina Nelson make this dish:

• Peruvian Lunch Preparation video

More information can be found at dallasisd.org/IFCDay