The LISD implements the state mandated Bilingual/ESL education program as per Chapter §89.1210 of the Texas Education Code. The amount of instruction in each language (primary and secondary) shall be commensurate with students' linguistic proficiency and academic potential in both languages. Coordination, collaboration, and articulation among all campus/district staff concerning the education of ELL students will ensure:

~ consistent implementation of the bilingual education/ESL program thereby gaining the understanding and active support of all segment of the community;

~ opportunities to develop students' confidence, self- assurance, and positively identify with their cultural heritage and the history of the United States;

~ opportunities for all personnel involved in the planning, development, and delivery of services to be trained so that they have the knowledge that will enable them to offer the appropriate instruction and support; and

~ opportunities for all ELL parents to be involved in the educational development of their​ children and included in decision making processes affecting their children's education...

so our vision for LISD ELL students is to become competent in listening, speaking, reading and writing in English and meet increasing state and national standards, graduate from high school under one of the required state graduation plans, select college or postsecondary educational advancement, and pursue lifetime work opportunities.

THE LISD IS COMMITTED TO:

~ addressing the needs of students who are identified as English Language Learners (ELLs); and

~ providing equal educational opportunities for all identified students through Bilingual Education (BE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs.

THE LISD BILINGUAL/ESL PROGRAM WILL ENSURE THAT ELL STUDENTS...

~ become literate and competent in the reading, writing, oral and written conventions, research, listening and speaking of the English language through the development of on-grade level TEKS in both the primary language and English effective second language strategies;

~ attain academic skills in mathematics, science, and social studies;

~ achieve mastery through teachers' use of individualized instruction, pacing, appropriate curriculum, materials and strategies, assessment, and supplementary/enriched instruction;

~ participate equitably in other programs/services available to other students; and

~ mainstream into all-English curriculum.

Ensure that campuses are following state law-accountability among all LISD schools to establish uniform adherence to Federal and State rules on educating English language learners (ELLs). The Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) plays a crucial role in educating ELLs. Its role and responsibilities go beyond those established under the Texas Administrative Code, 19 TAC Chapter 89, subchapter BB, Commissioner's Rules concerning State Plan for educating Limited English Proficient (LEP) students. The LPAC serves as an advocate for English language learner

Links to Student Resources/

Enlaces a recursos para estudiantes

Learning English-Practice English Skills

Blue canoe-English Support

Learner's Dictionary-Picture dictionary

Book Creator-Create your own book

Readconmigo-Free bilingual books

Powtoon-Create your own cartoons

EPIC- Lots of books and videos to explore

Interesting Things ESL- Fun Youtube videos to help learn English