Trend Walks

During the 2025–2026 school year, the district continues its comprehensive Trend Walk initiative to support campuses through focused classroom observations. A newly streamlined observation tool guides the process, emphasizing curriculum implementation, state standards, learner actions, dual language practices, instructional technology, and PBIS/SEL. Trend Walks are non-evaluative and designed solely to collect meaningful data that informs campus needs and professional development.

The process is facilitated by a multidisciplinary team from Academics and School Leadership. Last year, the Academics team conducted 3,866 classroom visits, and for 2025–2026, every campus will be observed.

Trend Walks provide a clear picture of how well EPISD’s instructional frameworks and initiatives are being implemented. The data collected helps the district: 

• Support high-quality Tier 1 instruction 

• Identify professional development needs 

• Recognize and celebrate effective practices 

• Strengthen the implementation of curriculum, Dual Language, PBIS, SEL, Specialized Learning, and Advanced Academics 

• Inform personalized support plans tailored to each campus

By focusing on trends—not evaluations—Trend Walks promote shared ownership of student success and reinforce EPISD’s commitment to delivering high-quality, equitable learning experiences for every student.