Welcome To Laredo ISD - Instructional Television Site
The Laredo Independent School District Board of Trustees in spring 1969 established an Instructional Television Department at 1715 Houston Street. In 1970, the Superintendent asked the Federal Programs Coordinator to assist the fledgling program with studio teachers, some supplies, and funding and assistance with equipment needs.
The modest ITV facility emerged from monochrome (black and white) production transmission capability to full color in 1976-77. Television receivers for Learning Media Centers and classrooms purchased since that date have been color rather than black and white. Each elementary campus has been equipping its classrooms and LMC’s with the latest state-of-the art TV receivers and VHS recorders.
In November 1987, ITV moved its offices and studio to its present location at 1719 Houston Street where staff transmit and produce educational programming for the district’s 30 schools and surrounding community. The studio and control room are equipped with the latest production equipment and studio sets. Taping and editing are done on a daily basis by studio teachers and production crew. All programs are developed to reinforce and supplement the instructional needs of LISD students. Some aspects are funded through the Title I Regular Program. Instructional Television productions also enhance instruction through current events coverage and specially prepared videos for staff development and community awareness.
