Message from the Superintendent 

Dear Members of the El Paso ISD Community, 

Community collaboration is essential to our pursuit of excellence, and I invite you to join the Destination District Redesign conversation. At the heart of this redesign is my core belief that education is the great equalizer.  

Redesign is a commitment to ensure that every child in El Paso ISD receives a high-quality education, regardless of their background or circumstances. It sets forth standards of excellence, challenging us to reimagine the possibilities and to continuously raise the bar for educational achievement.  

The redesign is the deliberate evaluation and adjustment of our programs, facilities, and resources to ensure that they align with the needs of our students and communities. It is about optimizing and reallocating resources to better serve our students and educators. It is about ensuring that every dollar spent, every program offered, and every facility utilized is in service of our overarching goal: to provide every child with the opportunity to thrive and succeed. 

As we continue towards excellence, let us remember that change is not always easy but necessary. It is through entertaining change that we consider what is possible as we foster continuous growth and high achievement.  

Together, we will build a destination district — one that empowers and inspires all students to thrive.

Sincerely,

Diana Sayavedra 
Superintendent of Schools 

What is Destination District Redesign? 

El Paso ISD introduces Destination District Redesign (DDR), a transformative framework with the goal of providing high-quality educational opportunities for every child. This redesign has established a set of standards to guarantee that every seat in every school is of the highest quality. The following criteria are designed to enhance the availability of high-quality seats for children and families. 

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