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HISD presents DIAD (Dyad) student travel program; 211 students scheduled for spring trips
Summary
District staff briefed the board on the DIAD program offering co‑curricular travel for grades 3–8; staff said 211 students from 27 middle schools are scheduled for trips to Washington, Boston and Costa Rica or Panama, subject to attendance and behavior eligibility.
HISD staff provided an update on the district’s DIAD (Dyad) experiential learning program, which offers in‑school elective blocks and travel opportunities for students in grades 3–8.
A program presenter explained that DIAD classes run twice weekly for 60 minutes in grades 3–8 and are organized in four “buckets”: STEM, 21st‑century media, fine arts and fitness. The program partners with 27 community organizations, including the YMCA, Houston Ballet, Houston Public Library, Astros, Girls Inc., Texans and Dynamo, to deliver in‑class instruction and enrichment.
Staff reported that travel is part of DIAD for seventh‑ and eighth‑grade students in North, Central, South and West divisions: seventh graders will travel domestically to Boston and Washington, D.C.; eighth graders will travel internationally to Costa Rica or Panama. Eligibility rules require 92% attendance and no out‑of‑school suspensions; students may be removed from travel lists for behavior or opting out.
The presenter said 211 students across 27 HISD middle schools were on the travel list for the current cycle, comprising 79 flights and four destinations; trips begin May 23 with the last returns around June 14, staggered across campuses. Staff said travel programming includes pre‑travel orientation, plane etiquette and cultural briefings in partnership with community organizations.
Board members and trustees asked clarifying questions about campus lists, eligibility and timing; the presenter confirmed the schedule, destinations and the program’s reliance on community donations and partner contributions to underwrite experiences. Board members expressed appreciation for access to enrichment opportunities while noting logistics and supervision requirements.
No vote was required; the presentation was informational and will inform ongoing program planning and budget discussions.
