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Bilingual/ESL Program

Contact Information:

T: (325)947-3838

Rickie Martinez
Program Specialist, ext. 534

Kathi Johnson
Secretary, ext. 746

Carmen Morales
Migrant NGS Clerk, ext. 743

Elizabeth Rangel
Migrant Recruiter, ext. 744

San Angelo Independent School District is committed to all English Language Learner's (ELL) language and academic needs. We utilize interventions that provide language support allowing students to achieve academic success on state assessments and benchmarks in all content areas while attaining English Language proficiency.

Mission Statement

All Limited English Proficient (LEP) students will become proficient in the comprehension, speaking, reading, and composition of the English language through the development of literacy and academic skills and through the integrated use of second language methods.

Goals (Set Forth By San Angelo ISD)

Students will reach high academic standards, at a minimum attaining "meets proficiency" or better in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) standard exams;
Improve monitoring and tracking of student achievement by using a variety of data;
1. Six Weeks Grades
2. Benchmarks
3. Response To Intervention (RTI)
4. Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS)
5. Teacher Observations
6. Previous Information from Campuses (student records)
7. Cultural Background
8. Immigration Status
Develop district guidelines that will assist Language Proficiency Assessment Committee's (LPAC) to be more productive to ensure the fulfillment of the potential impact of quality of learning for our English Language Learner (ELL) students;
Improve classroom instruction for ELL students by supporting research based strategies and promoting staff development opportunities;
Promote parental involvement of all ELL students;
Provide ELL students with extended learning and enrichment opportunities;
Enhance ESOL courses at the secondary level to be a more meaningful language literacy development course;
Increase program evaluation through improved levels of communication among all working with the Bilingual/ESL programs;
Promote language literacy and extend language literacy learning opportunities beyond the classroom;
1. Technology
2. Rosetta Stone
Enhance relationship with Angelo State University or other outside entities to promote learning opportunities for ELL students both academically and intrinsically.

Program Models

Elementary

San Angelo Independent School District implements a Transitional Bilingual/Early Exit Program model for our elementary campuses. This model serves students identified as Limited English Proficient (LEP) in both English and Spanish and transfers students to English-only instruction. This model provides instruction in literacy and academic content areas through the medium of the student's first language, along with instruction in English, and oral and academic language development. The transition will not occur earlier than two years or later than five years after the student enrolls in school.

Secondary

At the secondary level, English as a Second Language (ESL) allows for individualized instruction, such as tutorials, for the progression of student achievement and comprehension. In addition, this program serves students identified as Limited English Proficient (LEP) by providing a part-time ESL certified teacher to provide English Language Arts instruction. The student remains in a mainstream instructional arrangement in the remaining content areas.