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Austin ISD reports gains in TSI readiness and progress in dual-language instruction
Summary
Academic leaders said the district reached 51.4% TSI completion for 11th/12th graders in 2024-25, exceeding targets, and reported dual-language 'language of instruction' walkthrough averages rose from 1.9 to 2.2 (on a 0–3 scale), with calibration and indicator-two (visual language markers) identified as priorities.
Academics staff presented two pieces of academic progress June 11. First, the district reported that 51.4% of 11th and 12th graders met TSI readiness for 2024-25 (above the 44.6% target), with reading results stronger than math; the administration said it will focus on 11th-grade supports next year because that cohort—s early indicators lagged.
Second, multilingual-education leaders reported gains in a district walkthrough metric that measures the "language of instruction" in dual-language elementary classrooms. The metric rose from an average of 1.9 to 2.2 on a 0-to-3 rubric; district observers sampled 89 classrooms across 13 schools and the larger campus-admin walkthroughs cover more classrooms. Staff identified discrepancies in calibration between campus administrators and district observers, and singled out indicator two (visible language markers signaling which language is in use) as an area needing focused coaching.
Next steps include strengthened calibration among observers, expanded school-day TSI testing opportunities, broader instructional alignment for math pathways, deeper partnerships with college-access tutoring (e.g., ACC) where available, and targeted professional learning and coaching to improve bilingual implementation and reduce calibration gaps.
