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Dual Language and ESL Programs
GISD’s Bilingual and ESL Programs team supports English language learners through a variety of instructional models at both the elementary and secondary levels. The department’s goal is to provide all students with the skills they need in order to become fluent speakers, readers, and writers of English while valuing their linguistic, academic, and cultural experiences as members of a diverse community.
Dual Language Program
The dual-language program model is offered to students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth to Spanish speaking students who are identified as English Learners. The bilingual program is a full-time instructional program that utilizes the students’ native language as a foundation for teaching academic content outlined in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) while utilizing specific strategies and methodology to increase students’ proficiency and language development in English and Spanish. The one-way and two-way models are used in the Greenville Independent School District to serve the linguistic and academic needs of bilingual students.
The One-Way Dual Language Model serves only Spanish-speaking students identified with Limited English Proficiency. The program initially provides instruction in both English and Spanish, then transfers a student to English-only instruction no earlier than six and no later than seven years after the student enrolls in school. The purpose of the Bilingual education program is to enable English Learners in grades Pre-K to 5 to become competent in listening, speaking, reading, and writing the English language through the development of academic skills and to facilitate biliteracy in the primary language and English.
The Two-Way Dual Language Model serves native Spanish and English-speaking students. The program supports students in attaining full proficiency in another language as well as English. The model provides ongoing instruction in literacy and academic content in English and another language with at least half of the instruction delivered in the non-English program language for the duration of the program.
Resources:
Bilingual Education Program Brochure
One-Way Dual Language Model School
Two-Way Dual Language Model School
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Carver Elementary
Principal - Miryam Rodarte903-457-0777
2110 College Street
Greenville, TX 75401
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Bowie Elementary
Principal - Lauren Habluetzel903-457-2626
6005 Stonewall Street
Greenville, TX 75402
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ESL Programs
English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs must be offered when school districts have one or more students enrolled identified as an English Learner. Currently, Greenville Independent School offers ESL programs and supports in grades Pre Kindergarten to twelfth grade. English as a Second Language (ESL) is an intensive instructional program designed to develop proficiency in the listening, speaking, reading, and writing of the English language. All instruction is provided in English and utilizes the Texas Essential Knowledge Standards (TEKS) and the English Language Proficiency Skills (ELPS) for the development of English language skills and the promotion of academic success in all grade level content areas.
All classroom teachers at all grade levels are required to implement the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) in their daily instruction of all ELLS as part of the curriculum requirements in Chapter 74 of the Texas Administrative Code.
Elementary ESL Model
At the elementary level, Greenville ISD implements an ESL content-based and push-in model. In grades K-2, student receive services through the content-based model. This model targets English language development through academic content instruction that is linguistically and culturally responsive in English language arts and reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. In grades 3-5, Greenville ISD implements an 7 ESL Pull-out model. This model targets English language development through academic content instruction that is linguistically and culturally responsive in English language arts and reading.
Secondary ESL Model
At the secondary level, ESL is a push in model of instruction. English Learners are eligible to receive linguistic accommodations to provide the support needed to comprehend the grade level content material while acquiring the English language. This model targets English language development through academic content instruction that is linguistically and culturally responsive in English language arts and reading.
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