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English as a Second Language
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Bilingual Education |
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English as a Second Language, Prek - 12 Grades
The English as a Second Language Program focuses on developing proficiency in
listening, speaking, reading and writing for English language learners. In
addition to English language immersion and sheltered instructional methods in
the regular classroom, English language learners receive concentrated language
acquisition instruction by certified ESL teachers. Teachers of the English
language learner collaborate for the success of the child, while teaching grade
level curriculum, academically engaging students, and encouraging development of
the English language.
Bilingual Education, Prek-Kindergarten
The bilingual program serves students identified as students of
limited English proficiency in both English and Spanish and transfers a student
to English-only instruction. The program provides instruction in literacy
and academic content areas through the medium of the student's first language,
along with instruction in English oral and academic language development.
Non-academic subjects such as art, music and physical education may also be
taught in English. Exiting to an all English program of instruction will
occur not earlier than the end of the first grade. The Spanish bilingual
program is located at Montgomery Elementary School.
English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
Spanish Language Arts and Reading and English as a
Second Language TEKS