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As the nation's eleventh largest school district, Dallas Independent School District serves more than 160,000 students who come from homes where 58 different languages are spoken.  Operating with a $1 billion dollar budget, DISD employs 18,613 employees including 10,000 teachers in 220 schools

Become A Dallas School Volunteer And Make A Difference

28 Jul 2000

The academic success of the Dallas Independent School District students depends in great part on the support of volunteers and the Partners in Education Program. There are never too many volunteers, and even more are needed to meet the requirements of the 2000-2001 school year, and the district's growing student enrollment.

The Partners in Education Program is designed to involve the public in the education of the young people of Dallas. Through hours spent tutoring, mentoring and many other activities, thousand of students have been helped over the years. In 1999-2000, the number of volunteers in the Dallas schools exceeded 27,000.

“With increased enrollment, the support of these volunteers is even more critical,” said Michael Ralston, Director of Community Relations. “Their contribution cannot be understated. Their role is invaluable to a successful educational experience for all students.”

As part of its ongoing effort to provide a safe learning environment for the students, the school district provides training and criminal background screening to prepare new volunteers to participate in the program. For more information, call 972-925-3922.