Our Programs

The Dual Language Application Process is Closed. The district is no longer accepting applications.

Dual Language Program Overview:

The Two-Way Dual Language program offers native Spanish speaking students and native English speaking students the exciting opportunity to become bilingual in English and in Spanish. The One-Way Dual Language classroom is comprised of only students whose first language is Spanish and qualify for bilingual program services. In this program, students will develop oral and cognitive academic language proficiency in English and in Spanish while mastering grade-level knowledge in skills in the content areas. The program is based on an 80/20 model in kindergarten, in which 20% of the instruction is delivered in English and the other 80% is delivered in Spanish. This program is designed to teach children a second language in a natural way, through content instruction and everyday conversation. The Two-Way program is located at Sealy Elementary. Both Selman Elementary and Sealy Elementary offer a One-Way Program.

Transitional Bilingual Education- Grades 5

The Transitional Bilingual/Early Exit program is a Bilingual program model that serves a student identified as ELLs in both English and Spanish and transfers the student to English- only instruction, no earlier than 2 or later than 5 years after the student enrolls in school

English as a Second Language

The program serves students identified as ELLs by providing a full-time ESL certified teacher under TEC §29.061(c) to provide supplementary instruction for all content area instruction. It integrates ESL instruction and sheltered instructional strategies with subject-matter instruction which focuses not only on learning a second language but using that language as a medium to learn mathematics, science, social studies, or other academic subjects.

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