Parent Corner
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Who is Homeless?
Guide to help us understand the legal definition of "homeless" under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
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School Help for Homeless Children with Disabilities
Guide to assisting parents in navigating the special education process while experiencing homelessness: School Help for Homeless Children with Disabilities: Information for Parents.
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Choose Dallas ISD | School Finder
Need help finding your neighborhood school or need help finding a school or program of choice, click here!
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Centralized Enrollment and Magnet Programs
If you have a question about the Dallas Independent School District registration and enrollment process, our Dallas ISD ONE Centers are here to help. We are a one-stop shop for campus enrollment information including, campus selection, student transfers, school lottery/wait list information and much more. Click here to see locations near you!
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Meet Your School Counselor
Meet with your school counselor and ask your teachers and coaches for advice and/or help as needed. Remember you are not alone!
Counselors can also help you navigate through any difficult situation and help you connect to resources. Each campus has at least one full-time counselor.
Go to Counseling Services / Contact Your School Counselor(dallasisd.org).
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Parent Guide to Student Attendance
Easy tips to help ensure your children don't miss out on his/her educational opportunities. Please visit the Parent Guide to Student Attendance for more information.
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Graduation, Recovery, Attendance/Advocacy, and Dropout Intervention (GRA2D)
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Programs
The GRAAD Department provides leadership, vision and direction to support the School Leadership Department through planning, organizing, directing and supporting the implementation of the following programs:
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Tips for Parents on How to Provide Stability
If you are homeless or in a transitional living situation as a family, there are many things you can do to promote family stability, click here to learn some tips!
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Transportation of Homeless Children and Youth
Summarizes the key provisions related to the transportation of children and youth experiencing homelessness included in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
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Texas Assessment (STAAR) : Learn More About Your Child's Score
I need help understanding the STAAR Report Card. How can I help my child prepare for the test? And more! Click this link to access resources.
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HEP Toolkit
The purpose of this toolkit is to provide parents and students experiencing homelessness with extra guidance and strategic help when encountering dangerous and at-risk situations. Click here to access the HEP ToolKit.
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HEP List of Community Emergency Resources
Click here to view or to print list of emergency resources.
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TEA Parent Resources: We're Here to Help
Find answers to the most asked questions from parents across the state just by clicking here!
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Frequently Asked Attendance Questions
Truancy Frequently Asked Attendance Questions, click here!
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Have questions about Pre-K?
By registering your child in Dallas ISD Pre-K, you give them the gift of a brighter future:
- Text “PREK” to (972) 687-7735
- Call the Pre-K Enrollment Hotline (214) 932-7735
- Email us at Let's Talk