Bilingual/ESL
Bilingual/ESL in El Campo ISD
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- Help students who are learning English to master the essential skills and knowledge required by the state.
- Train students to be proficient in the subject of reading and in essential Texas academic skills and knowledge (TEKS) in their native language and in English.
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- Students who speak a language other than English and/or students in households where another language is spoken.
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- Students use the subjects adopted by the state in their native language and English.
- Provides instruction in language arts and content areas in their native language and English based on the research of effective strategies.
- They develop a sense of self-confidence and pride in their cultural heritage.
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- Yes, all students in the program must receive instruction in Texas Essential Skills and Knowledge (TEKS) in their first language and English.
- Yes, language arts, reading, math, science, and social studies are the core curriculum established by the state.
- Yes, students will have a meaningful opportunity to participate in art, music, and physical education that are part of a balanced curriculum.
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- Yes, mastery of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English are an expectation, and are required in the bilingual education program.
- Yes, teaching English as a second language (ESL) is an integral part of the bilingual education program.
- Yes, academic instruction in the native language facilitates the transition to English.
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- The Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC), which helps determine how students are identified, placed, instructed and evaluated, must give written notice to parents that their child (ren) has been recommended for the bilingual education program.
- The Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) must provide information describing the bilingual education program, its benefits to the student and be an integral part of the school program to ensure that parents understand the purposes and content of the program.
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- Parental approval is required if your child participates and benefits from the program.
- Parents can participate as a member of the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC), which helps determine how students are identified, placed, instructed, and evaluated.
- Parents can help at home by encouraging their child to be successful and interested in their homework.
- Parents can participate as volunteers to help with activities in the classes.
ECISD Bilingual Program Model
| Grade Level | Reading | Math | Science | Social Studies | English |
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| Pre-K | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Communication in English with instructions |
| Kinder & 1st | Spanish | Spanish * At the end of the unit, a review of concepts in English. |
Spanish * At the end of the unit, a review of concepts in English. |
Spanish * At the end of the unit, a review of concepts in English. |
Communication in English with instructions |
| 2nd | English/Spanish * Instruction and assessments are based on student data. |
English * Support in Spanish. |
English/Spanish * Concepts are introduced in Spanish, instruction is in English, and assessments are in English. |
English/Spanish * Concepts are introduced in Spanish, instruction is in English, and assessments are in English. |
Instruction in English (SIOP) |
| 3rd–5th | English * Instruction and assessments are based on student data. |
English | English * Support in Spanish. |
English * Support in Spanish. |
Instruction in English (SIOP) |
Although this model is our ultimate goal, we are currently lacking Certified Bilingual educators. Therefore, at this time, Pre-K is entirely in Spanish. In Kindergarten, Reading and Language Arts are taught in Spanish, and Science, Social Studies, and Math are taught in English.
Texas Education Code §29.051 – State Policy
Public schools are responsible for providing an opportunity for all students to develop their mastery of English language comprehension, speaking, reading and composition. Mastery of basic English skills is a prerequisite to effectively participate in the state education program.