District Reopening Plans

School start dates are right around the corner. How we return to school is at the pinnacle of all Texas school districts and decision-makers’ conversations. At the forefront of each district’s plan is how to return to schools safely while balancing the needs of students to ensure effective learning.

What Districts Are Discussing

As districts make the challenging decision to choose which reopening plan they will use, here are some frequent topics that are being discussed and taken into consideration:

• Safety: How best to ensure that all students and staff are protected.
• Limiting Exposure: How to maintain six feet of distance in the classroom, busses, hallways, etc.
• Seating Arrangements: How to arrange classrooms (and supplies) so each student has six feet.
• Minimizing Congestion: How to create a building flow, so students and staff move in the same direction through hallways.
• Buses: How to plan and arrange for socially distanced transportation.

Three Reopening Models

Various Texas school districts have chosen from the following three models:

1. Remote learning only: Students will not have the option to return for school for in-person learning. Instead, they will partake in virtual learning from home.
2. Full in-person reopening available for all students: Students have the option to attend school in-person but are not necessarily required to do so.
3. Hybrid/Partial: Districts will use both remote learning and in-person instruction.

Learn How Major Texas School Districts Plan to Reopen

List updated Friday, July 24

DISTRICT	2018-19 ENROLLMENT NUMBERS	PLAN TO REOPEN	PLAN UPDATED ON	2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR START DATE
Houston ISD	209,772	Remote learning only	07/15/2020	08/08/2020
Dallas ISD	155,119	Undecided	07/15/2020	08/17/2020
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD	116,512	Undecided	07/15/2020	08/24/2020
Northside ISD	106,501	Remote learning only	07/20/2020	08/24/2020
Fort Worth ISD	84,510	Full in-person reopening available for all students	07/17/2020	08/17/2020
Austin ISD	80,032	Full in-person reopening available for all students	07/14/2020	08/18/2020
Katy ISD	79,913	Full in-person reopening available for all students	07/13/2020	08/19/2020
Fort Bend ISD	76,122	Remote learning only	07/20/2020	08/12/2020
Aldine ISD	66,854	Full in-person reopening available for all students	07/21/2020	08/17/2020
North East ISD	65,186	Remote learning only	07/21/2020	08/17/2020
Conroe ISD	62,837	Remote learning only	07/21/2020	08/12/2020
Frisco ISD	60,182	Remote learning only	07/21/2020	08/13/2020
Arlington ISD	59,900	Remote learning only	07/21/2020	08/17/2020
El Paso ISD	57,315	Remote learning only	07/09/2020	08/17/2020
Garland ISD	55,987	Remote learning only	07/21/2020	08/10/2020
Plano ISD	53,057	Remote learning only	07/21/2020	08/12/2020
Klein ISD	53,328	Hybrid/Partial	07/10/2020	08/19/2020
Pasadena ISD	53,291	Undecided	07/20/2020	08/18/2020
Lewisville ISD	52,218	Full in-person reopening available for all students	07/21/2020	08/19/2020
Round Rock ISD	50,387	Remote learning only	07/21/2020	08/20/2020
San Antonio ISD	48,745	Remote learning only	07/21/2020	08/17/2020
Socorro ISD	46,814	Remote learning only	07/09/2020	08/17/2020
Clear Creek ISD	42,205	Full in-person reopening available for all students	07/13/2020	08/18/2020
Spring ISD	35,385	Undecided	07/20/2020	08/13/2020
Laredo ISD	23,645	Remote learning only	07/16/2020	08/10/2020
Clint ISD	11,388	Remote learning only	07/09/2020	08/27/2020
Canutillo ISD	6,246	Remote learning only	07/03/2020	08/03/2020
Point Isabel ISD	2,352	Remote learning only	07/21/2020	08/24/2020

 

Please keep in mind that each district’s plans are subject to change. It is important to understand that each plan may differ slightly, even if the same model is chosen. Check with your school district for the most up-to-date and accurate information.