programs

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Dual Language

Housed at Crain Elementary and open to incoming Kindergarten students of all languages! Give your child the gift of two languages.  

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STEM

Housed at Crain Elementary and open to incoming Kindergarten students of all languages! Give your child the gift of two languages.  

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P-TECH

P-TECH offers students a no-cost pathway that will lead to post-secondary credentials. VISD offers four P-TECH pathways! 

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Personalized Learning

Personalized Learning is an approach that empowers learners by involving them in their learning at every stage! 

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ACE

ACE initiative targets three elements: strong school leadership, best-fit teachers, and high expectations for both students and staff to accelerate the transformation of a school!

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VISD Pre-K

A strong start to early childhood is. critical! Pre-K children learn to socialize with peers, manage emotions, and get the foundational academic skills to boost lifetime learning.

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CTI

Career and Technical Education allows students to enroll in courses that promote academic, technical, and employability skills necessary to earn industry-recognized certifications.

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Get to Know Ms. Sheila Collazo, Superintendent of Schools!
What happens when students from across VISD take the lead? They ask the best questions, of course! Inspired by Vogue’s "73 Questions," we gave our new superintendent the ultimate rapid-fire interview, featuring questions straight from our students.